Respiratory Therapist - 19283

Respiratory Therapist As a DME (Durable Medical Equipment) Respiratory Therapist, you will specialize in providing respiratory care services and equipment to patients in the home, outpatient, skilled nursing facilities, and remote/virtual settings. You will educate patients on the proper use and maintenance of respiratory related devices such as, but not limited to, CPAP/BIPAP machines, invasive and noninvasive ventilators, suction units, cough assists, and chest vests. Key roles include equipment setup and education, patient assessment, troubleshooting, device maintenance, compliance monitoring, response to hospital discharge requests to support patient needs in the home, maintaining accurate documentation of your work, and perform other duties as required. You will often collaborate with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure optimal respiratory care for the patient in the home care setting. On Call expectation: 1 week of call in a current 4–5-week rotation (this is subject to change).$1,500 SIGN-ON/RETENTION BONUS AVAILABLE FOR QUALIFIED CANDIDATES