Respiratory Therapist (Full Time/Part-Time)

This position is a professional who provides respiratory care to patients at home. Respiratory care will be preventative and rehabilitative in nature. Creative scheduling available; no on-call requirement.

• Job Duties:

  • Consistently demonstrates ability to adequately complete all documentation and charting procedures in compliance with TCT and 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.

  • 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.

  • Displays knowledge of assessment skills and demonstrates application of clinical skills during set-ups, follow-ups, and in-services.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Maintain patient confidentiality and function within the guidelines of HIPAA.

  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Minimum Job Qualifications:

  • Associates degree from a respiratory program.

  • Valid and unrestricted RT clinical license.

  • Must be CPR certified.

  • Valid and unrestricted driver’s license