Respiratory Therapist

Per Diem, M-F

Career Details

Elmira, NY Posted on 10/10/2024

Education/Experience Requirements: NY/PA State Licensed RRT with home care/home medical equipment (HME) experience.  In lieu of HME experience, experience with sleep disorders, pulmonary rehab, and care management for patients with respiratory disorders is preferred

Job Responsibilities:

In this position you will be responsible for providing patient services and support at within the location as well as within patient homes

• Provide Respiratory Care Services in the home and office environment to include, but not limited to:
  • Respiratory Therapy and Assessment per physician orders
  • Client Environmental Assessment
  • Respiratory Care Management and Disease Education
  • Therapy assessment and education
  • Medication review
  • Care Transitions Services and Health Coaching
• Provide patient setup and education of Respiratory Equipment/Products and other home healthcare equipment. Respiratory Products include (but are not limited to):
  • PAP devices (CPAP and Bilevel)
  • NIPPV
  • Cough Assist Devices
  • Chest Percussive Devices (Afflovest)
  • Oxygen
  • Suction Units
  • NIV, CIV
  • Oximetry
• Maintains documentation of all services provided and all work performed per Geroulds policies and procedures.
• Participate in outreach programs for patients and the communities per Geroulds policies and procedures
• Represents Gerould’s Respiratory and HME services and markets these services to potential referral sources and potential customers as follows:
  • Direct marketing
    • Face to face education with referral sources such as Sleep labs, Primary Care physicians, specialty medical services, etc once marketing plan is established
    • Performs customer outreach programs and communicates with current and potential customers via healthfairs, community events, etc
• Supports orientation and training of other personnel regarding Respiratory services and products at the direction of management

Other Duties:

• Assist management in the development of policies, procedures, and protocols as they relate to Respiratory Services
• Assist management in the continued development of specialty programs and services such as, but not limited to the following:
  • Disease Management Programs, Partnerships
  • Pulmonary Rehab and Medical Fitness Programs
  • Respiratory Wellness Programs

Job Requirements :

• Credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) through the NBRC
• Licensed as a Respiratory Therapist in the state of New York
• May be required to obtain license in neighboring states as required by service area of location
• Current driver’s license in state in which you reside
• Employment is contingent upon a drug screening test and criminal background check.
• Must obtain and stay current with continuing education credits (CEUs) per licensure requirements.  NY state requires 30 CEU hours within the 3 year licensure period.  15 of these must be "live".

Preferred Qualifications:

• Home respiratory care experience is preferred,
• Experience in Sleep Treatment, Pulmonary Rehab, Discharge Management preferred.

Working Conditions:

• Close Customer interaction in person at store location or in customer homes
• Must be able to be a team member with other employees and work independently
• Must be able to collaborate in multidisciplinary care planning
• 80% of time interacting with patients; 20% of time marketing/documenting ;
• Must be able to spend time sitting, standing, walking, and lifting up to 40#
• Must be able to utilize computer, phone, fax and other office equipment