Chapters Health System

Respiratory Therapist

Chapters Health System

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: The Villages • Florida • United States

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Salary

💰 $26 - $39 per hour

About the role

  • Conducts respiratory evaluation of patients as requested by clinical staff.
  • Determines the need for utilization of respiratory equipment and supplies including BIPAP, CPAP, liquid oxygen, oxygen concentrators, nebulizers, oral and intermittent suction, continuous pulse oximetry and ventilators.
  • Makes recommendations for respiratory treatments and care based on patient assessment to clinical and medical staff.
  • Provides routine follow-up and monitoring.
  • Evaluates treatment effectiveness, patient compliance and safety issues, and recommend changes.
  • Provides education on respiratory therapy to clinical staff, medical staff and patient/caregiver education regarding respiratory equipment use and maintenance, respiratory medications and treatments, energy conservation, home safety and oxygen safety.
  • Prepares and maintains required documentation for each assigned patient. Completes documentation in a timely manner and distributes to the appropriate parties.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Current Florida Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license
  • Minimum of two (2) years of respiratory therapy experience
  • Ability to work as needed and participate in on call schedule
  • Ability to work unsupervised in the field, exercising some discretion and independent judgment
  • Well-developed interpersonal skills: ability to problem solve with staff, while maintaining excellent working relationships
  • Able to communicate clearly in English (written and verbal)
  • Mobile Driver - Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance per Company policy
  • Ability to physically access any home (i.e., navigate stairs and narrow spaces, tolerate heat and lack of air conditioning) in any area the Company serves
  • Ability to perform the essential functions and physical requirements (including, but not limited to: lifting patients and/or equipment, bending, pushing/pulling, kneeling, lift 50 pounds) of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Benefits
  • Represent the Company professionally through care delivered and/or services provided to all clients.
  • Comply with all state, federal and local government regulations, maintaining a strong position against fraud and abuse.
  • Comply with Company policies, procedures and standard practices.
  • Observe Company health, safety and security practices.
  • Maintain the confidentiality of patients, families, colleagues and other sensitive situations within the Company.
  • Use resources in a fiscally responsible manner.
  • Promote Company through participation in community and professional organizations.
  • Participate pro-actively in improving performance at the organizational, departmental and individual levels.
  • Improve own professional knowledge and skill level.
  • Advance electronic media skills.
  • Support Company research and educational activities.
  • Share expertise with co-workers both formally and informally.
  • Participate in Quality Assessment Performance Improvement activities as appropriate for the position.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
respiratory evaluationBIPAPCPAPliquid oxygenoxygen concentratorsnebulizerscontinuous pulse oximetryventilatorspatient assessmentdocumentation
Soft Skills
interpersonal skillsproblem solvingcommunicationindependent judgmentdiscretionteam collaborationpatient educationmonitoringfollow-upsafety awareness
Certifications
Florida Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license