What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Therapist - Sleep position at VieMed?
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsible for the overall clinical, technical and administrative functions at the location on record regarding the PAP Therapy program.
- Responsible for the installation/setup of respiratory therapy equipment (CPAP, AutoPAP, BiPAP) and provision of all needed supplies and products to the patients and ongoing assessment of patients and equipment.
- Is responsible for contacting patients to schedule setups of equipment and explain the clinical benefits of PAP therapy and dangers of sleep apnea
- Is responsible for clinical contact with the physician, referred contacts, health care practitioners, and others involved in the care of the patients referred to Sleep Management, LLC d/b/a VieMed for home respiratory therapy services.
- Is responsible for the maintenance of records, charting, progress notes, clinical files, equipment records, preventative maintenance records, and other necessary documentation.
- Is responsible to ensure all pertinent demographic information is updated regularly and with any change in personal or professional status.
- Is responsible for the overseeing of all applicable regulatory rules and guidelines as pertains to the staff respiratory therapist.
- Is responsible for orientation and training of subordinate or newly hired respiratory therapist staff service technicians.
- Exhibits effective written and verbal communication skills. Adheres to cost-containment policies and procedures.
- Works with the office staff to ensure prompt and accurate billing and documentation of services, including providing adequate information to satisfy third-party payor guidelines for coverage.
- Works with all clinical, managerial, and sales staff to promote and market home respiratory therapist services to all referral sources.
- Ensures proper, accurate, and safe operation of all equipment prior to installation.
- Is required to provide availability for patient contact and response to patient needs.
- Will work with team members (other RTs, PCC’s and various departments) to ensure tasks are completed.
- Other duties/projects as assigned.
Competencies
- Technical Capacity.
- Customer/Client Focus.
- Communication Proficiency.
- Initiative
- Collaboration
- Financial Management.
- Presentation Skills.
Requirements
- Must have RT License
- Must have high speed internet
Work Environment
- Clinical – This job will require the employee to set-up and service medical devices.
Work Hours
You will be expected to work during normal business hours, which are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.
– 5:00 p.m. Please note this job description is not designed to cover and/or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.