Respiratory Therapist or LPN
Company: AdaptHealth
Location: North Brunswick
Posted on: April 9, 2021
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Job Description:
A Respiratory Therapist is a NBRC credentialed professional, or
LPN who provides respiratory care to patients in alternate sites in
accordance with AdaptHealth's policies and procedures. Respiratory
care will be preventative, rehabilitative, and palliative in
nature. The Respiratory Therapist will utilize all the resources
available within the agency and community to accomplish care
objectives. Essential Functions and Job Responsibilities: ---
Utilizes various sources of information to attain greater
competence about his or her position, including attending
educational events (including attending optional in-services) and
asking questions.--- Utilizes acquired knowledge to increase his or
her competencies.--- Demonstrates initiative at disseminating
knowledge to others.--- Contributes to other employees'
orientations whenever possible.--- Consistently demonstrates
ability to adequately complete all documentation and charting
procedures in compliance with ACHC and company policy and
procedures.--- Maintains complete and accurate patient files by
updating all documents per company policy and procedures.---
Reviews Plan of Treatments and Care Plans to assure they are
accurate and up to date.--- Documents procedures including how the
patient tolerated a procedure, side effects and other pertinent
information.--- Assists with authorization for CPAP/BiPAP referrals
for patients.--- Shows adequate knowledge of respiratory equipment
and displays ability to utilize knowledge in the clinical
setting.--- Demonstrates ability to effectively troubleshoot
equipment in the field successfully.--- Maintains inventory control
of CPAP/BiPAP supplies for sleep center.--- Displays knowledge of
assessment skills and demonstrates application of clinical skills
during set-ups, follow-ups, and in-services.--- Participates in
discharge planning of highly technical cases.--- Performs clinical
assessments as needed and reports results and recommendations to
the referral and physician.--- Participates in highly technical
discharges and prepares in advance to assure the patient and
caregivers have a smooth transition to the home setting.---
Performs in-services to hospital staff, referrals, other
professionals regarding equipment & issues of clinical nature.---
Follows up with physician and referrals regarding patient status
and documents accurately and in a timely manner.--- Retain
knowledge of and consistently adhere to procedures for the use of
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), infection control and
hazardous materials handling.--- Works with the Community Education
staff to promote AdaptHealth by new program development,
operational backup, personal visits, coordination of educational
activities, etc.--- Supports this group with feedback, accompanying
referral visits, and coordination with operational components.---
Contribute to the growth of the branch by participating in the
patient recommendation process where 20% of all O2 admissions have
a MD approved recommendation.--- Maintain patient confidentiality
and function within the guidelines of HIPAA.--- Complete assigned
compliance training and other educational programs as required.---
Maintain compliant with AdaptHealth's Compliance Program.---
Perform other related duties as assigned. Competency, Skills and
Abilities: --- Competent in PAP, Ventilator, Airway Clearance, and
Oxygen therapy administration and management--- Able to perform
clinical assessments and make recommendations to physicians---
Equipment troubleshooting and maintenance skills--- Problem solving
skills with attention to detail--- Strong verbal and written
communication--- Excellent customer service skills--- Ability to
prioritize and manage competing priorities and tasks--- Independent
decision making--- Computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft
Office applications Education and Experience Requirements: ---
Associates degree from an AMA approved respiratory program,---
Valid and unrestricted RT clinical license in all states serviced
by the branch--- Must be CPR certified,--- One (1) year of clinical
experience as a Health Care RT or HME RT--- Valid and unrestricted
driver's license Physical Demands and Work Environment: --- Must be
able to lift 50 pounds, stand, bend, stoop, and be able to sit at a
computer for extended periods of time.--- Must be able to perform
one-man CPR.--- Ability to perform repetitive movements of the
upper extremities' motions of wrists, hands, and/or fingers due to
extensive computer use--- May be exposed to unsanitary conditions
in some home settings--- Work environment may be stressful at
times, as overall office activities and work levels fluctuate---
May be exposed to high crime areas within the service community---
Subject to long periods of sitting and exposure to computer
screen--- May be exposed to hazardous materials, loud noise,
extreme heat/cold, direct, or indirect contact with airborne,
bloodborne, and/or other potentially infectious pathogen--- May be
exposed to angry or irate customers or patients--- Must be able to
drive and travel as needed--- Physical and mental ability to
provide clinical assessments--- Requires travel throughout service
area and use of personal vehicles--- Metal ability to communicate
both verbally and in writing--- Must be able to access the
patient's residence
Keywords: AdaptHealth, Trenton , Respiratory Therapist or LPN, Healthcare , North Brunswick, New Jersey
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