Respiratory Therapist

Salary: N/A / Yearly	Location: Waltham, MA
Type: Full-Time

Respiratory Therapist

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITY
This position is licensed and is accountable for providing education and quality healthcare services to patients and their families, including assessments, follow-up, consultation and promotion to referral sources.



SCOPE
This position serves as a clinical practitioner, is licensed, and has a clinical scope of practice regulated by their state licensing board as a Respiratory Therapist. Incumbents delivery respiratory services. Incumbents function as a resource to clinical associates for orientation and training.


PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: Respiratory Therapists


1. Clinical: Assures the delivery of quality respiratory services to clients, Performs clinical, technical evaluations and education for respiratory clients, Sets Up CPAP, BIPAP, apnea and bilirubin clients, Performs oximetry and ventilator related duties for clients as needed, Determines appropriate equipment based upon necessity and insurance, Dialogues with physicians and healthcare agencies as necessary pursuant to client status.

2. Administrative: Offers consultation and promotion to referral sources, Conducts in-services with sales as needed to referral sources, Completes documentation and submits timely, Performs routine clerical and manual tasks in the IV center and on the computer.

3. General: Maintains all required CEU's, Maintains valid and current license in the state working in. Follows all HIPAA and JCAHO requirements, can articulate all relevant JCAHO questions, Participates in 24 hr/day 7 days per week on call rotation, as needed.

4. Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
A technical diploma or higher from an accredited program in Respiratory Therapy is required.

Experience with managing Respiratory Therapy programs required

A valid license to practice Respiratory Therapy is required in the state the incumbent will be working. 1 year clinical or respiratory experience preferred. Homecare experience preferred. Working knowledge of home medical equipment preferred. Computer experience is preferred. Valid Drivers License required.




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