Respiratory Therapist - RRT CRT or RN
Description
We are seeking a qualified Respiratory Therapist (RRT / CRT / RN) to join the AMME team. This position is responsible for providing clinical patient services and support within the location.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Available for on-call assignments as needed
- Maintains documentation of all services provided and all work performed per AMME'S policies and procedures
- Provides in-home and location visits with patients
- Provides Sleep Central Clinics (where applicable) for patients
- Supports orientation and training of other personnel at the direction of the Location Manager
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as required by state licensure law or by the Location Manager Patient assessment may include but is not limited to:
a) Verbal or physical assessment
b) Diagnostics (e.g., oximetry, sleep screenings, etc.)
c) Determines whether Standing Order exists for each patient; and if not, works with sales to obtain
d) Visits are scheduled on me; visits are not overdue; visits patient per procedure
e) Evaluates patient and completes all applicable sections of the patient CVR
- Provides patient education as applicable. Education may include but is not limited to:
a) Respiratory equipment use, maintenance and safety
b) Potential consequences of noncompliance
c) Potential adverse reactions/side effects from therapy
- Sets up all and monitors ongoing function of highly technical respiratory equipment; a) Invasive ventilator, Noninvasive ventilator and/or Infant monitor
Employment is contingent on
- Background investigation (company-wide)
- Drug screen (when applicable for the position)
- Valid driver’s license in state of residence with a clean driving record (when applicable for the position)