Cert. Resp. Therapist, AHSIC- Full Time, Days, 8am-5pm, South Hackensack, AtHome Medical

AtHome Medical differentiates itself from the competition by providing that important component of exceptional and supportive care. We pride ourselves on the comprehensive educational teach to our patients at home, assuring they are compliant with their equipment and receiving optimal benefit. Our expert Respiratory Therapist will assess the patient’s support network, makes sure the home environment is suitable for the medical equipment, and compiles a brief respiratory and medical history. Following the physician’s orders, the Respiratory Therapist will demonstrate the proper use and care of the equipment provided, basic maintenance and infection control guidelines. The clinician will evaluate the patient and caregivers understanding and comprehension of the information provided. A plan of care will be developed that includes your physician’s orders, individual needs, goals and actions to be implemented by the care team. Join us in providing compassionate service in a home care setting.

Education:

• Associate Degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• RRT preferred
• State professional license to provide respiratory care/services to patients in New Jersey
• NY and PA licenses preferred

Requirements:

• Knowledge regarding homecare services and third-party reimbursement
• Excellent communication, documentation, customer service, organizational, prioritizing, and critical thinking skills
• Bi-lingual preferred
• To provide respiratory care to patients as ordered by physician, according to established standards and practices
• Assess patient health problems and needs
• Develop and implement care plans
• Maintain medical records
• Administer care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients
• CPAP/VPAP set ups in the patient home or office

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