Respiratory Therapist - (PT 32 hrs Flexible days, W/ Benefits)
Company: Apria
Location: Santa Rosa
Posted on: June 22, 2022
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Job Description:
**Location:** Santa Rosa, California, United
States**Categories:** Part-time**Full/Part-time:** Part-time**Work
Location Type:** Onsite**Compensation:** Commensurate with
Experience**Job Summary****ABOUT THE COMPANY**_Apria Healthcare's
mission is to improve the quality of life for our patients at home.
We are looking for empathetic, thoughtful and compassionate people,
to meet the needs of our patients. Already an industry leader in
healthcare services, we provide home respiratory services and
select medical equipment to help our patients sleep better, breathe
better, heal faster, and thrive longer_The Respiratory Therapist
willprovide excellent customer service and product information,
solutions and relevant details to patients and providers. Most
importantly, this positionprovides above and beyond communication
with our patients so that they feel heard, understood, valued and
more connected with Apria. Key responsibilities for creating a
positive, patient-centric environment include:+ Build customer
loyalty and retention.+ Support our Field teams, Operations and
Sales, by delivering timely feedback that empowers our teams to
deliver exceptional patient experiences.+ Critically problem-solve
common complaints by flagging trends and partnering
cross-functionally to recommend and implement preventative
measures.+ Proactively create a better patient experience.+ Be a
champion of the employee experience and drive our unique company
culture.+ Support the development and implementation of employee
programs that nurture our company's core values to engage employees
and create a positive culture.**JOB SUMMARY**Assists in the
treatment and management of patients with clinical
needs.**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**+ Provides
instruction to patients and/or caregivers on the proper use of
equipment and/or respiratory care procedures.+ Ensures patients
and/or caregivers can effectively operate and maintain equipment.
Performs clinical assessments and tests such as pulse oximetry,
ETCO2, spirometry, and vital signs.+ Responsible for routine
patient follow-up contacts based on individual needs.+ May need to
perform on-call duties as needed.+ Provides and operates various
types of respiratory care equipment including but not limited to
oxygen therapy, nebulization therapy, apnea monitoring, suctioning,
PAP, invasive and non-invasive ventilation.+ Inspects and tests
equipment to ensure proper operating condition.+ Prepares and
maintains a record for each patient containing all pertinent
information, care plans, physician prescriptions and follow-up
documentation.+ Responsible for accurate data entry on monitoring
websites for certain respiratory equipment+ Consults with referring
physician regarding patient treatment, medical condition, home
environment, and Plan of Care.+ Participates in ongoing education
and training sessions regarding respiratory patient care.+ Assist
with patient scheduling as needed.+ Performs other duties as
required.**Minimum Required Qualifications**+ Meets company minimum
standard of Background Check**Education and/or Experience**+
Graduate of an accredited program for respiratory therapy is
required+ Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Professional
Designations+ Must possess a valid and current driver's license and
auto insurance per Apria policy. May be required to drive personal
vehicle for patient home visits.+ Successful completion of Apria's
respiratory therapy orientation and competency evaluation program.+
Registration or certification by the National Board for Respiratory
Care (NBRC). Does not include RN or LPN clinicians.+ Hold a current
RCP license in the state of practice (or states that the location
covers) if that state requires an RCP license to allow the practice
of respiratory therapy.+ Hold a current CPR Certification.+ Hold
all applicable licensure in good standing for all states of
practice.**SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES**+
Customer/Patient-Focused: You start with the customer/patient and
work backwards. You invest the time and energy to understand the
customer's/patients' objectives, then tie all your activities
directly to the achievement of those objectives.+ Action-Oriented:
You thrive as a self-starter who proactively senses and responds to
problems and opportunities and requires minimal supervision.+
Collaborative: You love teamwork. Your colleagues love having you
on the team. You work well across functions and groups.+ An
Effective Communicator: You write and speak clearly, concisely and
with a spirit of partnership. You actively inform and inspire with
your messaging. You speak plainly and are transparent with your
business colleagues.+ Energetic & Passionate: Your passion and
energy for health and well-being is deeply founded in your desire
to help others and to be a positive role model.+ Relationship
Builder: You excel in getting people involved and building a
network of contacts that allow you to multiply your influence on
the organization.Computer Skills+ Ability to use electronic hand
held device+ Microsoft Office programs+ Basic
printing/faxing/scanningLanguage Skills+ English (reading, writing,
verbal)**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS**Education and/or Experience+ At
least one year related experience is preferred.**SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE
AND ABILITIES**Language Skills+ Bilingual (reading, writing,
verbal)**PHYSICAL DEMANDS**While performing the duties of this job,
the employee uses his/her hands to finger, handle or feel objects,
tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, or
crouch; talk or hear. The employee uses computer and telephone
equipment. Specific vision requirements of this job include close
vision and distance vision. Must be able to travel by plane and
automobile (if applicable). Possible lifting of equipment up to 50
lbs.**WORK ENVIRONMENT**The work environment characteristics
described here are representative of those an employee encounters
while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions.+ The employee is required to
safely operate a motor vehicle during the day and night and in a
wide range of weather and traffic conditions.+ The noise level in
the work environment is varies based on the locations or activities
proximate to which can range from low to high.+ There is moderate
exposure to dust, fume, mists and odors.+ Temperature ranges from
normal indoor climate-controlled environment in buildings or
vehicles and various outdoor conditions and temperature extremes
encountered throughout the year in a variety of US states.+ General
lighting is generally provided via florescent lighting indoors, and
natural lighting outdoors, and low light conditions consistent with
outdoor and/or night working environment.+ During off site travel
events the employee may be exposed to higher noise levels requiring
the use of hearing protection, with moderate potential exposure to
moderate dust, chemicals, fumes and odors, as well as cryogenic and
cleaning agents.+ During off site travel events the employee may be
required to ride in company delivery vehicles and accompany
employees on deliveries and enter into patient homes.+ May be
required to receive vaccinations and participate in medical
assessments and testing consistent with the work environment or
patients exposed to.+ Will be required to wear various personal
protective equipment consistent with the hazards encountered in
this role.+ Will be required to use hand tools for assembly and
repair, material handling equipment, cutting, carrying devices,
cleanup kits or equipment.+ May be required to work with cryogenic
fluids requiring special precautions and PPE.**The physical demands
and work environment characteristics described above are
representative of those an employee encounters while performing the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.****What We Have To Offer/ The Benefits:**+
Competitive salary+ Comprehensive Benefits Package including
Medical, Dental, & Vision+ Paid Time Off, including Vacation,
Personal Time, Paid Sick Leave & Paid Holidays+ 401K Savings Plan
(available immediately)+ Educational Assistance+ Employee Referral
Reward Program+ Employee Discount Programs+ Company Paid Employee
Assistance Plan (available immediately)+ We recognize our veterans
by offering a company paid day off for Veterans Day+ Career
Advancement/ Development Opportunities**_Apria Healthcare is
committed to hiring veterans and military
spouses._****Benefits****Comprehensive benefits package offered for
eligible employees:**+ Competitive salary+ Ability to have early
access to earned wages+ Medical, Dental and Vision+ Healthcare
Flexible Spending Accounts and Healthcare Savings Accounts+ Life,
AD and Disability Insurance+ Paid Time Off, including Vacation,
Personal Time, Paid Sick Leave & Paid Holidays+ 401K Savings Plan
(available immediately)+ Educational Assistance+ Employee Referral
Reward Program+ Employee Discount Programs+ Company Paid Employee
Assistance Plan (available immediately)+ We recognize our veterans
by offering a company paid day off for Veterans Day+ Career
Advancement/ Development Opportunities**Compensation**+
Compensation is commensurate with experience+ Annual compensation
is based on a 40 hour week**EEO Statement**As an EOE/AA employer,
Apria Healthcare is committed to providing all applicants and
employees with equal access to employment opportunities, regardless
of sex, race, age, color, national origin, disability, pregnancy,
religion, genetic information, sexual orientation, transgender
status, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, or any
other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
**Apria Healthcare shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR
60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit
discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of
protected veteran status or disability, and require affirmative
action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ
and advance in employment qualified protected veterans and
individuals with disabilities. AA/EOE, M/F/Disability and Vet**
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