Respiratory Therapist RT

Job Type
Full-time
Description
Responsibilities & Duties:
A Respiratory Therapist coordinates with the patient care team to provide the highest quality patient care and advocacy. An RT provides equipment set-up, instruction and maintenance, and travels to facilities patient homes to deliver, check, or pick up equipment. On-the-job training is provided. A Respiratory Therapist.

Assists referral source in planning and implementing patient care
Performs initial patient evaluation and on-going patient assessments
Reads and evaluates physicians' orders and patient chart information to determine patient's condition and treatment protocols
Maintains thorough and appropriate documentation in patient medical record of all visits and procedures performed, as well as telephone contacts with the patient, caregiver, physician, and other members of the health care team
Instructs patient and/or caregiver in equipment usage and the organization's respiratory services; including PAP/RAD, mask refits, equipment reinstructs, O2 walk testing, ventilators, cough assists, suction, VOCSN, and more
Performs follow up procedures to determine efficacy of patient compliance while on therapy
Cleans, sterilizes, checks, and maintains all equipment and accessories
Inventories and orders equipment and supplies per company protocols
Travels by car to facilities, and/or patient homes, to provide services
Assists in resolving patient equipment problems
Provides clear and compassionate communication with the complete patient care team
Performs on-call on a rotating basis, as needed
About Us
Focus Respiratory, a division of Great Elm Healthcare, is a respiratory-focused DME provider. Our family of companies has grown in recent years, bringing a diversity in products, a greater service area, and expanded patient care throughout our communities.
Our Values:

A Great Elm Healthcare team member is.

Collaborative and works with others to find solutions
Results-driven and identifies and achieves goals that further our Mission
Innovative and seeks solutions to challenges and takes initiative to improve
Sincere and works with honesty, integrity and empathy
Professional with high expectations for quality of work, competence, demeanor, ethics
Our Mission:

Enhance patient outcomes by providing exceptional service and compassionate care
Benefits:

Medical Insurance- multiple plans to choose from
Dental & Vision Insurance
Short Term Disability & Long Term Disability Options
Life Insurance
Generous PTO plan
Paid Holidays
401K with match
Competitive Pay
Relocation Assistance
Sign-on Bonus
On-the-job training
Position location:

15500 College Blvd, Lenexa, KS 66219
Requirements
About You

Completion of a respiratory therapy care program and registration by the National Board of Respiratory Care
Registered or grandfathered-certified Respiratory Therapy license in the states of Kansas and Missouri
Strong verbal and written communication; strong organizational skills and attention to detail; strong analytical, problem-solving, and time management skills
2+ years of clinical experience as a respiratory care provider preferred
Driver's License with clean driving record for 3 years
Home health experience preferred
Experience with PAP, O2, Ventilators, Afflovests, Nebulizers, Cough Assist, and Suction devices a plus