Respiratory Therapist - Per-Diem presso Health System Services (HSS)

Are you ready to step away from or supplement the high-pressure hospital environment and into a rewarding career where you can prioritize patient care and enjoy a better work-life balance?

At Health System Services (HSS), we understand the challenges of the fast-paced healthcare world and offer you the opportunity to make a meaningful impact without sacrificing your personal time.

Join us as a per-diem Respiratory Therapist in Albany, NY and become part of a compassionate team driven by our E.P.I.C. values—Empathy, Passion, Integrity, and Commitment. 

This per-diem role offers a flexible schedule, and fulfilling mix of hands-on care and patient education, helping individuals manage their respiratory health while allowing you the flexibility to focus on what matters most to you.

About the Position

• Set up patients on CPAP, BiPAP, and non-invasive ventilation (NHV) therapy in the home setting.
• Conduct ventilator checks and perform oxygen titration and evaluations for patients using oxygen-conserving devices and portable oxygen concentrators (POCs).
• Provide thorough instruction to patients on the proper use of equipment and educate them on their respiratory disease management.
• Set up ventilators for neonatal to adult patients, perform monthly service checks, and coordinate care with local hospitals and referring providers.
• Schedule all patient equipment setups, follow-up visits, mask refitting's, and related appointments.
• Maintain detailed and accurate call logs, documenting all phone communications, attempted contacts, and scheduled appointments.
• Offer comprehensive education to patients on the use of all respiratory equipment to ensure understanding and proper usage.
• Accurately enter patient data into compliance tracking systems.
• Monitor patient progress and proactively support efforts to improve therapy adherence and overall compliance.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong computer skills including Excel.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be detail-oriented and organized.
• Motivated with a goal of becoming a long-term asset within the organization.

Qualifications for Success

• Registered Respiratory Therapist license in the corresponding state, required.
• Experience in Respiratory, desired.
• One year in DME, preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.

What You Get - Benefits That Go Beyond the Basics

• Comprehensive Health Coverage
  1. Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance to keep you and your family well.
• Future-Ready Retirement Plan 
  1. 401K with 3% company contribution after one year and 1,000 hours worked
• Time to Recharge
  1. Generous PTO, Vacation and 9 Paid Holidays
• Extra Support When You Need It
  1. Short Term Disability (optional) and Company-Paid Long-Term Disability
  2. Free Confidential Employee Assistance Program 
• Education That Pays Off
  1. Exclusive Tuition Reimbursement Program with Niagara University - save on master's degree programs
• Be Part of Something Bigger
  1. Join an organization that values giving back through community programs

Compensation 

• $30.00 - $60.00 per service 

Location 

• Albany, NY with travel to Queensbury, NY