Respiratory Therapist

Health, Dental, Life Insurance, 401k and generous Personal Time Off benefits are available for full-time employees.

Respiratory Therapist Requirements:

• Must be a graduate of an accredited respiratory care school. Illinois License as a Respiratory Therapist and RRT/CRT credential per NBRC.

• Data entry experience.

• General computer competency; typing 45 word per minute.

• General Microsoft office software skills.

• Customer service focused.

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Clear written and spoken communication.

• Excellent time management skills.

• Exercises good judgment and decision making.

• Previous relevant experience preferred.

• Excellent human relation skills with the ability to communicate effectively with staff, patients, and physicians.

• Ability to work independently.

• Knowledge and adherence to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.

• Strong working knowledge of most up-to-date therapy procedures for patients

• Excellent bedside manner

• Must have a valid IL driver's license and clean driving record.

Principle Responsibilities:

• Administer medically prescribed respiratory therapy, while following AARC Best Practices Guidelines.

• Meets patient's goals and needs and provides quality care by assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results; determining respiratory therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians and by prescription.

• Helps patient accomplish treatment plans through extensive patient/caregiver education of oxygen therapy, PAP therapy and NIV.

• Evaluates effects of respiratory therapy treatment plan by observing, noting, and evaluating patient's progress; recommending adjustments and modifications.

• Provides customer in-home setups and location visits

• Documents and reports the patient's status to the prescribing physician as required.

• Documents and maintains the patient's clinical status and current patient information in medical

software programs.

• Ensures all patient documentation is completed accurately and submitted in the required time frame.

• Maintains patient confidence by keeping information confidential.

• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.

• Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.

• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies and maintaining a current Illinois State license.

• Complies with federal, state, and local legal and certification requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements.

• Communicates and coordinates collection of patient deductible and co-payments.

• Collaborate with Clinical Services staff to provide a high level of customer service to our patients.

• Coordinates follow up physician appointments to ensure face to face visits are completed in a timely fashion.

• Complete follow-up calls to patients.

• Responds to customer requests courteously and with respect

• Approaches customers and inquiries in a manner which represents ownership

• Resolves customer complaints by investigating problems and making recommendations to executive leadership

• Refers troubleshooting calls to appropriate department

• Reports any patient or referral related problems to Department Manager immediately

• Build and maintain positive relationships with referral sources to include education on medical equipment qualification and policy changes

• Promote company program and services to assigned referral source.

• Meets monthly and quarterly productivity goals

• Adherence to the Prism Health Care Services' Employee Handbook

• Adherence to Prism Health Care Services' Policies and Procedures

• Supports the mission, vision and strategic plan of the organization.

• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results

• Communicates necessary information to the Manager and Co-workers

• Assumes on-call responsibilities for phone consultations or home visits during non-business hours

• Works on weekends when required

• Attend in-service training when required

• Performs other duties as assigned