What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Care Practitioner position at Respiratory Care Plus?
1. Represent the Company in a professional and courteous manner in all interactions with client/patients.
2. Deliver and set up respiratory therapy (RT) equipment, including (but not limited to) oxygen therapy, CPAP/BIPAP, nebulization therapy, apnea monitoring, suctioning, and ventilation.
3. Demonstrate the use of RT equipment in the client/patient's home, and ensure that the client/patient and/or caregiver demonstrate knowledge of proper operation of the equipment.
4. Provide ongoing client visits for RT equipment maintenance and revisions to Plan of Care.
5. Pick up and clean RT equipment as needed.
6. Assist in resolving RT equipment problems under emergency conditions when appropriate.
7. Assume on-call responsibilities in accordance with Company policy.
8. Complete appropriate documentation of client visits, including reports as needed to physicians with regard to client/patient clinical progress.
9. Perform routine preventive maintenance and simple repairs on RT equipment as required; arrange for repair by manufacturer when necessary.
10. Report RT equipment hazards and/or product incidents as required in compliance with Company policy.
11 Participate in surveys conducted by authorized inspection agencies.
12. Participate in the Company's Performance Management program as requested by the Performance Management Coordinator.
13. Participate in Company committees when requested.
14. Pursue continuing education programs appropriate to job responsibilities.
15. Perform other duties as assigned by Chief Executive Officer (CEO)