Top managed care company is looking for a respiratory therapist in Yakima, WA!

A Respiratory Therapist is a credentialed professional who provides respiratory care to patients in alternate sites in accordance with policies and procedures.

Respiratory care will be preventative, rehabilitative, and palliative in nature.

The Respiratory Therapist will utilize all the resources available within the agency and community to accomplish care objectives.

Essential Functions and Job Responsibilities:

• Utilizes various sources of information to attain greater competence about his or her position, including attending educational events (including attending optional in-services) and asking questions.
• Utilizes acquired knowledge to increase his or her competencies.
• Demonstrates initiative at disseminating knowledge to others.
• Contributes to other employees’ orientations whenever possible.
• Consistently demonstrates ability to adequately complete all documentation and charting procedures in compliance with ACHC and company policy and procedures.
• Maintains complete and accurate patient files by updating all documents per company policy and procedures.
• Reviews Plan of Treatments and Care Plans to assure they are accurate and up to date.
• Documents procedures including how the patient tolerated a procedure, side effects and other pertinent information.
• Assists with authorization for CPAP/BiPAP referrals for patients.
• Shows adequate knowledge of respiratory equipment and displays ability to utilize knowledge in the clinical setting.
• Demonstrates ability to effectively troubleshoot equipment in the field successfully. • Maintains inventory control of CPAP/BiPAP supplies for sleep center.
• Displays knowledge of assessment skills and demonstrates application of clinical skills during set-ups, followups, and in-services.
• Participates in discharge planning of highly technical cases.
• Performs clinical assessments as needed and reports results and recommendations to the referral and physician.
• Participates in highly technical discharges and prepares in advance to assure the patient and caregivers have a smooth transition to the home setting.
• Performs in-services to hospital staff, referrals, other professionals regarding equipment & issues of clinical nature.
• Follows up with physician and referrals regarding patient status and documents accurately and in a timely manner.
• Retain knowledge of and consistently adhere to procedures for the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), infection control and hazardous materials handling. • Works to to promote AdaptHealth by new program development, operational backup, personal visits, coordination of educational activities, etc.
• Assume on-call responsibilities during non-business hours in accordance with company policy.
• Supports this group with feedback, accompanying referral visits, and coordination with operational components.
• Contribute to the growth of the branch by participating in the patient recommendation process where 20% of all O2 admissions have a MD approved recommendation.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and function within the guidelines of HIPAA.
• Complete assigned compliance training and other educational programs as required.
• Maintain compliant with AdaptHealth’s Compliance Program.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Job Title: Respiratory Therapist FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt Department: Respiratory / Operations Rev Date: 04/20, 04/21 Reports To: Respiratory Manager Approved by: Human Resources Job Description Competency,

Skills and Abilities:

• Competent in PAP, Ventilator, Airway Clearance, and Oxygen therapy administration and management
• Able to perform clinical assessments and make recommendations to physicians.
• Equipment troubleshooting and maintenance skills.
• Problem solving skills with attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Excellent customer service skills

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35.00 - $38.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Sleep center

Shift:

• 8 hour shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Respiratory therapy: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• RRT (Preferred)
• RCP License (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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