PRN Respiratory Therapist bei Mid-Cities Medical

Description

 Mid-Cities Medical is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business specializing in servicing in-home medical needs for Veterans. Every effort is made to deliver World-Class Service in delivering government-approved lines of Ventilators, Portable and Stationary Oxygen Concentrator and Supplies to Veterans and their Caregivers throughout Texas, Arizona, and Southern California. 

Mid-Cities is looking for a self-motivated, energetic, detail oriented and caring individual who will perform oxygen equipment deliveries, provide equipment services, and ensure patients have a solid understanding of equipment operating instructions. The successful candidate will also ensure that patients are comfortable with the safe and effective use of their medical equipment.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provides set up and instruction to Veteran patients and or caregivers on the proper use of all Respiratory DME Equipment, including but not limited to oxygen delivery systems, Aerosol delivery systems, suction, and both invasive and noninvasive ventilation.
• Ensures Veteran patients and caregivers can effectively operate and maintain equipment provided by Mid Cities Medical.
• Responsible for scheduling and completing routine in-home follow-up visits. 
• Consistently reviews Veteran patients’ therapy settings to ensure accuracy and compliance with physicians’ prescriptions. 
• Safeguards Veteran patients’ protected health information and adheres to all HIPPA privacy regulations.
• Responds to emergency calls on a rotating on-call basis. 
• Ability to troubleshoot respiratory equipment and effectively communicate resolution remotely.
• Assists with creating and maintaining policies and procedures to comply with Mid-Cities Medical’s company’s policies, Joint Commission Standards, and VA Patient Safety guidelines 
• Supports orientation and training of other personnel at the direction of the Respiratory Manager.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Must be service oriented with a desire to help people.
• Excellent time management skills will be critical in your ability to be successful in this role 
• Use of basic office equipment and familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrates and maintains a working knowledge of current products and services provided by Mid Cities Medical including, oxygen therapy modalities, tracheostomy care and supplies, aerosol therapy, suction, noninvasive ventilation, and invasive ventilation.
• Active listening, verbal and electronic communication skills are required.
• Ability to maintain good work habits, adhere to dress code and arrive to work on time. 

Education and Training:

• Completion of an accredited program with a degree in Respiratory Therapy.
• RRT credentialed by the National Board of Respiratory Care
• Licensed RRT in the state of practice
• Current BLS from the American Heart Association
• Current Driver’s License in the state of employment