Respiratory Technician

Description

Job Title:

Respiratory Technician

Department:

Clinical

Reports to:

Clinical Supervisor

Clinical Manager

Branch Manager / Service Center Supervisor

Classification:

Non-Exempt

Job Summary:

A Respiratory Technician coordinates with the patient care team to provide the highest quality patient care and advocacy. A Respiratory Tech provides equipment set-up, and instruction and maintenance, and travels by car to hospitals and patient homes to deliver, check, or pick up equipment.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assists referral source in planning and implementing patient care

• Performs initial patient evaluation and on-going patient assessments

• Reads and evaluates physicians' orders and patient chart information to determine patient's condition and treatment protocols

• Maintains thorough and appropriate documentation in patient medical record of all visits and procedures performed, as well as telephone contacts with the patient, caregiver, physician, and other members of the health care team

• Instructs patient and/or caregiver in equipment usage and the organization's respiratory services

• Performs follow up procedures to determine efficacy of patient compliance while on therapy

• Cleans, sterilizes, checks, and maintains all equipment and accessories

• Inventories and orders equipment and supplies per company protocols

• Travels by car to hospitals, and/or patient homes to provide services

• Assists in resolving patient equipment problems

• Provides clear and compassionate communication with the complete patient care team

• Follows safety standards in all aspects of performance of the above functions, reports/removes unsafe equipment, and attends safety education sessions

• Performs on-call on a rotating basis, as needed

• Performs other duties as required

Requirements

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and time management skills

• Ability to function well in a fast-paced, stressful environment

• Driver's License with clean driving record for 3 years

• Ability to support the organization's vision, mission, and values

• Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Previous healthcare experience

• HM E/DME experience preferred

Qualifications Physical:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer

• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and to handle other computer components

• Must be able to lift up to 55 pounds at times

• Must be clean and neat in personal appearance