Durable Medical Equipment Respiratory Therapist

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Description:

The Chelseacare DME Respiratory Therapist is responsible for assessment of patient home medical equipment needs and the selection instruction and troubleshooting of appropriate equipment and services provided to meet those needs.

REQUIRED EDUCATION EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

Education:Certified Respiratory Therapist or Registered Respiratory Therapist

Experience: One year hospital based respiratory care or home care experience preferred

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE

Responsible for overseeing Respiratory Services. Responsible for set-up of respiratory equipment and DME as needed. Responsible to educate patient and family in proper use adverse reactions equipment maintenance and equipment safety appropriate for equipment being set-up. Responsible for patient assessment Plan of Care when needed in a timely manner. Acts as a liaison between Chelsea Hospital and the family caregiver physician and other healthcare agencies and staff on the case. Rotates on call duties as requested. Perform duties as requested by supervisor. These duties could include activities such as helping patients with resupply services obtaining appropriate documentation to provide supplies/equipment; processing orders; verifying insurances and obtaining authorizations; assisting with inventory etc. Interacts with all employees customers and physicians in a courteous respectful and friendly manner. Remains aware of visitors and patients in public areas: assist customers whenever it appears appropriate by providing directions helping them with chairs or doors etc. Adheres to the hospitality House Rules. Maintains good rapport and cooperative relationships. Approaches conflict in a constructive manner. Helps to identify problems offer solutions and participate in their resolution. Maintains the confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patient physicians associates and visitors to Trinity Health. Discusses patient and hospital information only among appropriate personnel in appropriately private places. Behaves in accordance with the Mission Vision and Values of Trinity Health. Assumes responsibility for performance of job duties in the safest possible manner to assure personal safety and that of coworkers and to report all preventable hazards and unsafe practices immediately to management.

OTHER FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs other duties as assigned by department leadership

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1. Knowledge and skill related to respiratory care field.

2. People sensitive characteristics with a genuine desire to help others.

3. Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives experiences and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law.