What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Therapist (PRN) position at Liberty Medical Specialties?
Liberty Medical Specialties, Inc. - a leading provider of home medical equipment, supplies and services - is looking for a PRN Respiratory Therapist in Morehead City, NC!
The position of Respiratory Therapist is responsible for patient set up and providing in-service education to patients, therapists, and other allied health personnel.
Duties of the Respiratory Therapist position include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Performs equipment set up and teaching.
• Follows patient assessment protocols.
• Recognizes cardiopulmonary conditions contributing to the patient's disease.
• Performs the assessments, teaches patients, and takes appropriate follow-up action when indicated.
• Performs equipment assessments.
• Provides preventative maintenance during visits.
• Understands the indications, use, safety, and hazards of respiratory equipment in the home.
• Other duties as assigned by the Respiratory Service Manager.
MUST HAVES:
• High School Diploma.
• College Graduate or Graduate of AMA approved respiratory therapy program.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in hospital or home care setting.
• Clean driving record
• Effective communications skills
• Dependable attendance
COMPENSATION: Hourly Wage
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Liberty Medical Specialties is a family-owned and -operated company that opened in October of 1993 with one location. Today, the company serves patients throughout the Carolinas and beyond with branches stretching across the state. We are dedicated to providing quality care to our patients; from our family to yours.
We comply with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and are dedicated to a fair hiring process. We do not make hiring decisions based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.