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VieMed Healthcare

Respiratory Therapist

VieMed Healthcare, Denton, Texas, United States, 76205

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Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Responsible for the overall clinical, technical and administrative functions at the location on record regarding the Home Respiratory Therapist program.

Responsible for the installation/delivery of respiratory therapist equipment and provision of all needed supplies and products to patients in the home and ongoing assessment of patients and equipment.

Clinical contact with the physician, referred contacts, health‑care practitioners, and others involved in the care of patients referred to Sleep Management, LLC d/b/a VieMed.

Maintain records, charting, progress notes, clinical files, equipment records, preventative maintenance records and other necessary documentation.

Maintain accurate inventory of all Sleep Management/VieMed assets and supplies.

Vehicle maintenance and service (paid for by Sleep Management, LLC d/b/a VieMed).

Ensure vehicle is maintained per applicable accreditation standards at all times.

Maintain up‑to‑date pertinent demographic information.

Oversee applicable regulatory rules and guidelines as they pertain to staff respiratory therapists.

Orientation and training of subordinate or newly hired respiratory therapist staff and service technicians.

Exhibit effective written and verbal communication skills; adhere to cost‑containment policies and procedures.

Work with office staff to ensure prompt and accurate billing and documentation of services, including providing adequate information to satisfy third‑party payor guidelines for coverage.

Work with all clinical, managerial and sales staff to promote and market home respiratory therapist services to all referral sources.

Ensure proper, accurate and safe operation of all equipment prior to installation.

Provide availability for patient contact and response to patient needs.

Participate in a rotating on‑call schedule with fellow RTs in the area.

Collaborate with team members (other RTs, PCCs and various departments) to ensure tasks are completed.

Other duties/projects as assigned.

Competencies

Technical Capacity

Customer/Client Focus

Communication Proficiency

Initiative

Collaboration

Financial Management

Presentation Skills

Physical Demands

EE must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

EE must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

This job requires the employee to go into patient homes to set‑up and service medical devices.

Education And Experience

Medical or respiratory experience.

A valid Respiratory Therapist license in the State in which you practice.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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