Home Care Respiratory Therapist

This position may be eligible for a $15,000 sign-on bonus, $10,000 in relation assistance, and tuition loan repayment

The incumbent in this position is responsible for patient/client assessment and matching the proper and most efficacious equipment (DME) to meet the needs of all home care patient/clients who are referred to the home oxygen and durable medical equipment service. Consults with physicians, nurses, and members of the health care team regarding patient/client related care, sales and services as needed. Provides patient/client assessment and care. Assesses the home environment and the patient/client's ability to deal with the specific equipment used and train them accordingly. Effectively implements therapies and applies equipment knowledge for any given scenario to meet patient/client needs. Responsible for documentation of all therapy, training, and follow up performed.

Essential Job Functions

• 1. Performs the following respiratory care functions:

Instructs, administers, and monitors respiratory care services and treatments to patients/clients.

Recognizes and reports any unusual reactions to treatment, contraindications to treatment or inappropriate use of therapy or equipment.

Checks and maintains respiratory therapy equipment in use by patient/client to ensure proper function and correct use by patient/client.

Maintains and records patient/client treatments on patient/client chart, in department records, and in appropriate computer databases.

Cleans, disinfects and reassembles equipment.

Accurately assesses patient/client status and suggest appropriate therapeutic/equipment interventions.

2. Initiates, monitors and makes necessary changes based on physician orders for home care equipment ventilators.

3. Provides support and assistance in hospital and will be required to rotate through a Home Oxygen/DME on-call schedule.

4. Conducts educational sessions for department and ancillary departments as necessary, as well as patient/clients, families and caregivers.

5. Considers the appropriateness of care based on the age of the patient/client.

6. Utilizes performance improvement principles to assess and improve quality of service. May participate in the service Quality Improvement program.

7. Identifies needs and sets goals for own growth and development; meets all system/departmental requirements.

8. Maintains ongoing knowledge of current trends and techniques in the field of respiratory care, especially home care.

• Supports and models behaviors consistent with Billings Clinic's mission, vision, values, code of business conduct and service expectations. Meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements. Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental and outside agency standards as it relates to the environment, employee, patient safety or job performance.
• Performs all other duties as assigned or as needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of an AMA approved school for Respiratory Care

Experience

• Prior home care and DME experience, preferred

Certifications and Licenses

• Current Montana and Wyoming RCP license At hire
• registry-eligible by the National Board for Respiratory Care Within 6 months of hire
• OR a combination of Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) and Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) at hire
• Current Montana driver''s license and the ability to be insured to operate Billings Clinic vehicles
• Member of the AARC (American Association for Respiratory Care) and MSRC (Montana Society for Respiratory Care), preferred

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience relating to the above tasks, knowledge, skills and abilities will be considered. Employees that require a licensed or certification must be properly licensed/certified and the licensure/certification must be in good standing.