Respiratory Therapist

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Deliver and instruct patient on use of home medical respiratory equipment, in person or via telephone, and advise client of warning signs as to when to call physician
• Provide respiratory skills to patients in the field as directed by physician orders
• Provide exceptional care to patients and clients
• Work well with client family members to ensure comfort and respect for the client's illness
• Demonstrate a professional attitude at all times, being polite and respectful in interactions with employees, patients/customers, referral sources, and vendors. Includes maintaining a professional appearance with clothing, grooming and personal hygiene
• Maintain current knowledge of and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures; respond to complaints and incidents promptly and report through proper channels in a timely fashion
• Manage relationships with employees, vendors, physicians, and other referral sources.
• Carries phone for after-hours emergency on-call services, scheduled for a one-week call period, approximately one week a month
• Responsible to perform other duties as assigned by management
• This role covers Jackson, TN and Paris, TN.

Qualifications:

• Must be a licensed Respiratory Therapist (RT)
• 1-2 years' experience in respiratory care, either in acute or home setting
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of the respiratory care field and ability to act as a resource for peers and non-clinical staff
• Organization and the ability to handle multiple tasks at one time are very important for a successful candidate
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral are also required
• Must have a valid, state-issued driver's license with a good driving record

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. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.