Respiratory Therapist

Company: PROMPT CARE COMPANIES INC
Location: East Syracuse
Posted on: August 6, 2022

Job Description:

Description: The Respiratory Care Therapist provides effective Respiratory Therapist services and set-up of related products for patients in the home setting, including: therapeutics, diagnostics, high tech ventilation, oxygen and other miscellaneous respiratory equipment. On-call responsibilities will be included as part of this role.$5,000 Sign On Bonus & Flexible Work Schedule Opportunities!Reports to: Branch ManagerJob Location: Syracuse, NYSummary of Key Job Function:This is a field-based, hands-on respiratory therapist / leadership position that require a candidate with the drive and skill to be a respiratory caregiver, patient advocate and positive representative of PromptCare. The successful candidate must be proficient in all phases of respiratory care and must have the skills to lead a growing team of Respiratory Therapist clinicians.Requirements: Must be a graduate of an accredited Respiratory School and must have current RCP state licensure in New York, in good standing Must be willing to get cross-licensed in other states (e.g., NJ, PA) at the company s expense Must have a valid driver s license and automobile insurance in good standing At least 2 years experience as a working Respiratory Therapist is required. Experience in the home setting is highly desirable. Must have the desire and skill to manage a team of Respiratory Therapists. Previous experience managing RTs in the field is highly desirable CRTT or RRT certification Current CPR certification Active membership in professional society is desirable Excellent organizational and time management skills are required. Must be self-motivated Excellent verbal presentation skills to teach the patients about their therapy are required Organized with respect to meeting deadlines and getting the work done Strong interpersonal skills to deal with patients and their families in a professional, compassionate manner are required Must have adequate PC skills to use e-mail and update notes and other documentation electronically in a timely manner Strong work ethic and desire to serve our patients ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS : Evaluates patient experiences for opportunities to improve customer satisfaction Provides patients and family members with timely and accurate information, and takes appropriate corrective actions regarding our services to ensure complete satisfaction. Ability to initiate and develop good working relationships with patients and family members is essential Ensures that the team plans daily events so as to be as efficient as possible with time management (e.g., minimizes travel time by planning routes ahead of time.) Assists with the proper scheduling of set ups and follow up visits according to company policies and standards Ability to properly triage problems in the field in accordance with company standards and other verbal and written training policies Ensures that the team follows proper procedures for accurate and timely documentation of patient concerns, and most importantly, take appropriate corrective actions Maintains strong knowledge of PromptCare s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and ensures that they are applied consistently Ensures that the team maintains compliance to all applicable laws, regulations and SOPs at all times Fosters a culture wherein the team conducts activities with a mindset of delivering "white glove" service to the patients and family members Submits expense reports for travel at least once monthly and in a timely manner Projects a positive attitude at all times with patients and family members, and gets involved in PromptCare s employee activitiesOther Duties as Assigned: Perform other duties as assigned Able to work longer than normal hours with little or no notice, as needed Attend staff meetings, teleconferences and patient care conferences as needed Ability to lift a minimum weight of 35 pounds, and able to perform repetitive standing, sitting, stooping, walking, stretching, reaching, typing, and using full range of body motions. Understand and follow PromptCare s employee policies and proceduresJob Type: Full-timePay: $39.00 - $40.00 per hourLicense/Certification: Do you have a valid RCP state licensure in NY? (Required)

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