Respiratory Therapist

Role Overview

• Provide in-home, onsite, and Telehealth respiratory care
• Perform clinical assessments and tests such as pulse oximetry, ETCO2, spirometry, and vital signs
• Responsible for routine patient follow-up contacts based on individual needs
• Provides instruction to patients and/or caregivers on the proper use of equipment and/or respiratory care procedures
• 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
• 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
• May need to perform on-call duties as needed

Requirements

• Must possess a valid and current driver’s license and auto insurance per Apria policy
• Registration or certification by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• 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

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance (day one)
• 401(k)
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Basic life insurance
• Short-and long-term disability coverage
• Accident insurance
• Teammate Assistance Program
• Paid parental leave
• Domestic partner benefits
• Mental, physical, and financial well-being programs