Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsible for the overall clinical, technical and administrative functions at the location on record regarding the PAP Therapy program.
Responsible for the installation/setup of respiratory therapy equipment (CPAP, AutoPAP, BiPAP) and provision of all needed supplies and products to the patients and ongoing assessment of patients and equipment.
Is responsible for contacting patients to schedule setups of equipment and explain the clinical benefits of PAP therapy and dangers of sleep apnea
Is responsible for clinical contact with the physician, referred contacts, health care practitioners, and others involved in the care of the patients referred to Sleep Management, LLC d/b/a VieMed for home respiratory therapy services.
Is responsible for the maintenance of records, charting, progress notes, clinical files, equipment records, preventative maintenance records, and other necessary documentation.
Is responsible to ensure all pertinent demographic information is updated regularly and with any change in personal or professional status.
Is responsible for the overseeing of all applicable regulatory rules and guidelines as pertains to the staff respiratory therapist.
Is responsible for orientation and training of subordinate or newly hired respiratory therapist staff service technicians.
Exhibits effective written and verbal communication skills. Adheres to cost-containment policies and procedures.
Works with the office staff to ensure prompt and accurate billing and documentation of services, including providing adequate information to satisfy third-party payor guidelines for coverage.
Works with all clinical, managerial, and sales staff to promote and market home respiratory therapist services to all referral sources.
Ensures proper, accurate, and safe operation of all equipment prior to installation.
Is required to provide availability for patient contact and response to patient needs.
Will work with team members (other RTs, PCC's and various departments) to ensure tasks are completed.
Other duties/projects as assigned.
Competencies
Technical Capacity.
Customer/Client Focus.
Communication Proficiency.
Initiative
Collaboration
Financial Management.
Presentation Skills.
Requirements
Must have RT License
Must have high speed internet
Work Environment
Clinical - This job will require the employee to set-up and service medical devices.
Work Hours
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.