
Respiratory Therapist – Therapy Adherence
SleepDoctor
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Washington • United States
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Salary
💰 $68,000 - $75,000 per year
Tech Stack
About the role
- Analyze home sleep test results to identify patterns and abnormalities. Communicate findings clearly and effectively to customers. Address customer questions and concerns.
- Conduct virtual machine setups for CPAP and BiPAP devices to ensure proper configuration and patient understanding
- Titrate CPAP/BiPAP pressure following clinical guidelines to optimize therapy effectiveness
- Review and monitor patient compliance data from cloud-connected PAP devices
- Identify therapy issues or non-compliance and proactively engage with patients to troubleshoot and resolve
- Perform virtual mask fittings and provide recommendations to optimize seal, comfort, and long-term success
- Educate patients on proper usage, cleaning, and maintenance of their PAP equipment
- Guide patients through resupply schedules and assist in facilitating timely and accurate replacement of masks, cushions, filters, and tubing
- Provide empathetic and knowledgeable support to help patients overcome common therapy challenges such as dryness, leaks, or discomfort
- Maintain documentation of patient interactions, troubleshooting steps, and follow-up plans in internal systems
- Stay up to date on DME products, PAP accessories, and best practices in sleep apnea treatment
- Collaborate with internal clinical, support, and logistics teams to ensure smooth coordination of care
- Contribute ideas and insights to improve the follow-up program and enhance the patient experience
Requirements
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with a minimum of 2–3 years of DME experience required
- Sleep credential (RRT-SDS or RPSGT) strongly preferred; ideal candidate will be licensed in one of the following: Oregon, New Mexico, Washington, Arizona, New Jersey, West Virginia
- Familiar with mask types, resupply guidelines, and best practices for long-term PAP success
- Skilled in virtual education, troubleshooting, and mask fittings
- Comfortable using telehealth platforms and cloud-based compliance systems
- Knowledgeable in Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and Home Medical Equipment (HME), specific to sleep apnea care
- Excellent communicator, both written and verbal, and able to maintain patient confidentiality
- Thrive in a remote, fast-paced, collaborative environment where priorities can shift—and you're ready to adapt and respond quickly
Benefits
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance
- 100% of employee medical, vision, and dental premiums covered by the Company
- Option to participate in both a medical FSA and dependent care FSA
- 401(k) plan with fully matching contributions up to 3% of salary and 50% matching from 3% to 5% of salary
- Company paid life-insurance policy
- Option to participate in a voluntary pet-insurance policy
- Eligible for Paid Time Off in accordance with the company’s policies
- Commuter benefits for Seattle-based employees
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
analyzing sleep test resultsCPAP setupBiPAP setuptitrating CPAP pressuremonitoring patient compliance datamask fittingstroubleshooting therapy issueseducating patients on PAP equipmentmaintaining documentationcollaborating with clinical teams
Soft Skills
effective communicationempathetic supportproblem-solvingadaptabilitycollaborationpatient confidentialitycustomer serviceattention to detailtime managementremote work skills
Certifications
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)RRT-SDSRPSGT