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. *New Grads Welcome* 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
• Instructs patient and/or caregiver in equipment usage and the organization’s respiratory services
• 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
• Provides clear and compassionate communication with the complete patient care team
• Performs on-call on a rotating basis, as needed

About Us ---

Since 1983, Northwest Medical, a division of Quipt Home Medical, has provided quality respiratory services for both the pediatric and adult populations in the Northwest and Alaska. At Northwest Medical, we set high standards for ourselves, and our teams work with integrity and a caring commitment to 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
• On-the-job training

Position location: 935 Towne Centre Dr, Ste B102, Medford, OR 97504

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 OR; or the ability to obtain an OR license if relocating
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; 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