DME Certified Respiratory Therapist
Company: Ochsner Health
Location: Lafayette
Posted on: March 13, 2023
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Job Description:
This job coordinates the overall provision of respiratory care,
plans, develops and implements respiratory care programs; sets up
all types of positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy as ordered by
physicians, educates the patient on proper and safe use of
equipment; monitors patient compliance data and conducts patient
and physician follow-up on PAP patients as per Departmental Policy
and Procedures.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to
perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed
below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability
required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
This job description is a summary of the primary duties and
responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be
a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and
responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's
discretion.
Education
Required - Associates degree in Science or related field. Graduate
of an AMA-approved school of respiratory therapy
Work Experience
Required - None.
Preferred - Experience with Positive Airway Pressue (PAP) therapy
(CPAP or BIPAP).
Preferred - Fluency in other language(s).
Certifications
Required - Current valid state license/certification as a Certified
Respiratory Therapist
BLS - Basic Life Support Certification through American Heart
Association
Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and
retrieval of patient information. Must be proficient with
Windows-style applications and keyboard.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability
to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels
of individuals throughout the patient care process.
Knowledge of respiratory equipment.
Reliable transportation to travel to patient homes to setup/monitor
respiratory equipment.
Ability to be on-call for patients needs.
Job Duties
Sets up respiratory and PAP therapy equipment.
Monitors patient compliance.
Communicates with physicians and serves as a resource on PAP
therapy.
Participates in process improvement initiatives and resolves
patient issues.
Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but
not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the
patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be
performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
Other related duties as required.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work
only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required
responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or
this description amended at any time.
Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws,
accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that
apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance
with all such laws, regulations and standards.
This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy
Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting
of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or
conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other
compliance-related concerns.
The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, protected veteran status, or disability
status.
Physical and Environmental Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those
that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally,
and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than
negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
(Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time)
to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of
those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only
a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it
requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when
it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or
pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires
working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing
and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those
materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of
maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial
setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though
the amount of force exerted is negligible.
Mechanical lifting devices (carts, dollies, etc.) or team lifts
should be utilized
Must be able to travel throughout and between facilities.
Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue
and as part of their employment, incumbents are not called upon to
perform or assist in emergency care or first aid.
There is no occupational risk for exposure to communicable
diseases.
Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may
be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or
hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport,
storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or
disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may
increase depending on the essential job duties of the
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