Respiratory Therapist Outpatient

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Respiratory Therapist Outpatient

Department: CMS - CATR

Usual Schedule: M-F 830a-5p

Regions: Carle Foundation

On Call Requirements: No

Job Category: Allied Health

Work Location: Carle Danville on Vermilion

Employment Type: Full - Time

Nursing Specialty:

Job Post ID: 42286

Secondary Job Category:

Experience Requirements: None

Weekend Requirements: No

Education Requirements: Associates Degree

Shift: Day

Location: Danville, IL

Holiday Requirements: No

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Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Carle Medical Supply (CMS) Registered Respiratory Therapist educates clients and/or caregivers on use, cleaning, and maintenance of home respiratory equipment. Proficient in respiratory assessment, CPR, airway management, and has knowledge of respiratory disease processes. Represents CMS as a leader in home medical equipment, products, and services through product knowledge, customer service, and patient, caregiver, and staff education.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS

Respiratory Care Practitioner License Illinois upon hire and Respiratory Care Practitioner License Indiana (Not needed for PRN CMS) within 30 days and Driver's License upon hire. CRT required, BLS within 30 days required.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

One (1) Healthcare/Medical or Two (2) Home Health

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Excellent written and oral communication skills; good driving record; ability to meet deadlines and work independently with minimal supervision; possess strong computer skills and excellent organizational skills.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Consults with referring physicians concerning quality of patient care by answering questions and/or making suggestions as appropriate.

• Coordinates patient care with physicians, nurses, discharge planners, appropriate internal departments, patients, and care givers to develope an appropriate plan of care for patients.

• Educates patients and/or caregivers, as appropriate for care and services being provided.

• Effectively evaluate the results of patient respiratory care delivered per care plans.

• Insures quality control and infection control by following departmental policies and procedures.

• Maintains adequate inventory of respiratory equipment and related supplies.

• Maintains and processes patient records accurately and expediently, per policy.

• Markets Carle Medical Supply to internal and external referral sources in a professional manner.

• Participates in on-call rotations based on employment status.

• Performs oxygen saturations as needed.

• Provides preventive maintenance and minor repair work on respiratory equipment as qualified to do so.

• Serves as a resource for respiratory care product information.

• Trains additional staff as required and qualified.

• Utilizes the automated service order on a routine bases, using the manual service order only when automation is not feasible. Process paperwork per policy in a timely manner.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving customers throughout our communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com. Positions are not available for remote work in the state of Colorado.

Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for Medical or Religious exemption will be permitted.

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