PATIENT EDUCATOR American Homepatient, Inc -
Baltimore, MD
ARE YOU A RESPIRATORY THERAPIST LOOKING FOR A FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE? THIS MAY BE THE JOB FOR YOU! American HomePatient, one of the nation's leading providers of home respiratory and medical services, is currently seeking a Respiratory Therapist to work on a PRN basis. Work flexible hours (apx. 5 to 10 visits/set-ups per week) covering a specified area and receive compensation on a per visit basis. It is the perfect job for the respiratory professional looking to maintain a career around a busy lifestyle! Handle delivery and set-up of home respiratory equipment and provide all needed supplies and products to the patients Responsible for patient/caregiver education and training to ensure safe and efficacious use of any respiratory modalities administered in the home Responsible for the maintenance of records, charting, progress notes, clinical files, equipment records, preventative maintenance records, and other necessary documentation as required Responsible for assessing the home environment of all patients the therapist contacts to ensure the safe efficacious delivery of home respiratory modalities Consults with referring physician regarding patient treatment, medical condition and home environment
Either be a Certified Respiratory Technician (CRT) or a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) as licensed by the NBRC Prior experience in Home Respiratory Therapy is preferred Prior experience in volume ventilator and CPAP support Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in state(s) of practice
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