Respiratory Therapist - Military veterans preferred

Sleep Management, LLC dba Viemed

Respiratory Therapist

Job Category: Home Medical Products, Inc
Requisition Number: RESPI002433
Full-Time

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Deliver and instruct patient on use of home medical respiratory equipment, in person or via telephone, and advise client of warning signs as to when to call physician
• Provide respiratory skills to patients in the field as directed by physician orders
• Provide exceptional care to patients and clients
• Work well with client family members to ensure comfort and respect for the client’s illness
• Demonstrate a professional attitude at all times, being polite and respectful in interactions with employees, patients/customers, referral sources, and vendors. Includes maintaining a professional appearance with clothing, grooming and personal hygiene
• Maintain current knowledge of and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures; respond to complaints and incidents promptly and report through proper channels in a timely fashion
• Manage relationships with employees, vendors, physicians, and other referral sources.
• Carries phone for after-hours emergency on-call services, scheduled for a one-week call period, approximately one week a month
• Responsible to perform other duties as assigned by management
• This role covers Jackson, TN and Paris, TN.

Qualifications:

• Must be a licensed Respiratory Therapist (RT)
• 1-2 years’ experience in respiratory care, either in acute or home setting
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of the respiratory care field and ability to act as a resource for peers and non-clinical staff
• Organization and the ability to handle multiple tasks at one time are very important for a successful candidate
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral are also required
• Must have a valid, state-issued driver’s license with a good driving record

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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