Full-time Ventilator Patient SpecialistResponsibilities:SummaryWe are seeking a qualified
Ventilator Patient Specialist to join the Rotech team. In this position, you will be responsible for managing a set number of ALS and/or Pediatric ventilation patients within a defined territory; will be the primary contact for patient, caregiver and any other entity directly involved with the patient's ventilation care. In the State of MA this position pays between $45/hr. - $50/hr. depending on related experience plus bonus opportunity.
Need for Western Territory: Plainfield, Royalston, Rutland and AgawamEssential Duties and Responsibilities- Available for on-call assignments as needed; responsible for phone consultations during non-business hours
- Maintains continuing education as necessary for performance of job responsibilities and as required for state licensure or certification
- Maintains documentation of all services provided and all work performed per Rotech's policies and procedures
- Maintains records and workspace in an organized, safe, clean, and neat fashion
- Maintains up-to-date licensure certification or other requirements per state law in the state(s) of practice
- Supports orientation and training of other personnel at the direction of the Manager
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as required by state licensure law or by the Manager
- Patient assessment
- Provides patient education as applicable
- Sets up all highly technical respiratory equipment
- Monitors ongoing function of highly technical respiratory equipment
Qualifications:Employment is contingent on- Background investigation (company-wide)
- Drug screen (when applicable for the position)
- Valid driver's license in state of residence with a clean driving record (when applicable for the position)
Education and/or Experience- Completion of an accredited program/degree in respiratory care preferred; nursing (RN) may be acceptable depending upon state licensure laws
- Credentials as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) is preferred but other medical credentials may be acceptable (e.g., RN) depending upon state licensure laws
- Home respiratory care experience is preferred or equivalent hospital experience
- May be required to obtain license in neighboring states as required by defined service area of location
- Must be licensed in primary state of home office as required by state law and provide a copy of license to the location
- Pediatric and/or ALS Ventilation experience is required
- Proficient in the use of equipment download software (Care Orchestrator, Astral, etc.)
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities- Deductive problem solving skills
- Effectively communicate in English; both oral and written, with physicians, location employees and patients to ensure questions and concerns are processed in a timely manner
- Interpret a variety of instructions in a variety of communication mediums
- Knowledge of Durable Medical Equipment (DME) or Home Medical Equipment (HME)
- Maintain confidentiality and practice discretion and caution when handling sensitive information
- Make appropriate recommendations for changes to patient care as dictated by patient assessment
- Multi-task along with attention to detail
- Read and successfully interpret written directions and/or instructions in English
- Review patient charts and discern compliance with Rotech's policies and procedures
- Self-motivation, organized, time-management and deductive problem solving skills
- Sense of urgency and responsiveness to physicians, location employees and patients
- Work independently and as part of a team
Machines, Equipment and Technical Abilities- Email transmission and communication
- Internet navigation and research
- Microsoft applications; Outlook, Word and Excel
- Office equipment; fax machine, copier, printer, phone and computer and/or tablet
Physical Demands- Lift and carry office equipment at times
- Requires close vision to small print on computer and/or tablet and paperwork
- Requires contact with patients and equipment with potential exposure to contagious pathogens
- Requires occasional lifting and transporting of patient equipment
- Requires sitting, walking, standing, talking and listening
- Required to comply with Rotech Respiratory Protection & N95 Mask Fit Testing Policy
- Medical Evaluation and Fit Testing Compliance in a timely manner
- Annual Recertification
- Keep face clean-shaven to ensure N95 Mask face-seal protection per OSHA guidelines
Local In Home Health Mon-Fri 8:30AM-5PM
On call 1 week per month
Can be a RRT or an RN
