Description:
Join our dedicated team of healthcare professionals as a Respiratory Therapist in Smyrna, DE where you will play a vital role in providing exceptional respiratory care to our diverse patient population. In this dynamic position, you will leverage your specialized knowledge and skills to assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing or other cardiopulmonary disorders. We are looking for a compassionate and technically skilled individual to enhance our patient's well-being and support our mission of delivering outstanding healthcare services. If you are committed to improving patient outcomes and eager to contribute to a supportive and collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply.
This is a part/time position; 20 hours per week and on-call on a rotating basis. The RT will cover all of Delaware and some parts of Maryland.
Job Summary
The Respiratory Therapist provides effective Respiratory Therapist services and set-up of related products for patients in the home setting, including therapeutics, diagnostics, high tech ventilation, oxygen, and other miscellaneous respiratory equipment.
Requirements:
Must be a graduate of an accredited Respiratory School and must have current RCP state licensure in the state inquiring employment and in good standing
Must be willing to get cross-licensed in other states at the company’s expense
Must have a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance in good standing
At least 1 year experience as a working Respiratory Therapist is required. Experience in the home care setting is highly desirable
RRT certification
Current CPR- BLS certification
Must have adequate PC skills to use e-mail and update notes and other documentation electronically in a timely manner
Job Responsibilities, included but not limited to:
Provides patients and family members with timely and accurate information and takes appropriate corrective actions regarding our services to ensure complete satisfaction
Ability to initiate and develop good working relationships with patients, family members and referral sources is essential
Ensures that the team plans daily events so as to be as efficient as possible with time management (e.g., minimizes travel time by planning routes ahead of time)
Assists with the proper scheduling of set ups and follow up visits according to company policies and standards.
Works closely with the RT Clinical Liaisons in coordinating patient discharges
Ability to properly triage problems in the field in accordance with company standards and other verbal and written training policies
Ensures that the team follows proper procedures for accurate and timely documentation of patient concerns, and most importantly, takes appropriate corrective actions
Maintains strong knowledge of PromptCare’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and ensures that they are applied consistently
Ensures that the team maintains compliance to all applicable laws, regulations and SOPs at all times Fosters a culture wherein the team conducts activities with a mindset of delivering “white glove” service to the patients and family members
Submits expense reports for travel at least once monthly and in a timely manner
On-call responsibilities as needed
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen. This position is highly active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, twisting, and climbing all day. The ability to see distinctions in colors and shapes is also required. Coordinate fine and gross motor movements and hand/eye movement. Manipulate small equipment and containers, such as syringes, vials, ampules, and medication packages, to administer medications. Coordinate fine and gross motor movements and hand/eye movement. Maintain balance from any position. Negotiate level surfaces, ramps, and stairs. Function with both hands free for performing psychomotor tasks. Maneuver in small areas. The employee must frequently lift and/or move 30 pounds or more.
Benefits & Perks
Competitive Salary
Company Car Program
Referral bonuses & Plum Benefits Discount Ticket Program
Lunch & Learn Programs
Employee Recognition Program
Equal Employment Opportunity
The PromptCare Companies is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, genetic disposition, disability, veteran's status or any other characteristic or classification protected by State/Federal/Local laws. We foster a work environment in which diversity and inclusion are embraced, people are hired and advanced on their merits, and employees are treated with mutual respect and dignity.