Respiratory Therapist (PRN)

  • Rotech Healthcare Inc.
  • Gallup, New Mexico
  • Full Time
Salary Not Available

Position range in Northern Region $61k - $76k Per Year

Respiratory Therapist / Nurse (PRN)

Rotech Healthcare Inc.

Occupation: Respiratory Therapists

Location: Gallup, NM - 87301

Positions available: 1

Job #: 24409

Source: Rotech Healthcare Inc.

Posted: 5/23/2025

Web Site: www.rotech.com

Job Type: Full Time (30 Hours or More)

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Work Onsite

Full Time

Schedule

Full Time

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Overview and Responsibilities

Summary

We are seeking qualified Respiratory Therapists (RRT / CRT / RN) to join our team to educate, train and monitor patients using ventilators, PAP therapy, home oxygen and other respiratory equipment. You'll use your clinical skills by assessing patient needs and communicating your findings to the physician. Our model of care ensures patients receive quality care specific to their individual needs and medical condition.

PRN positions (Per Diem/ Paid Per Set-Up): As a Rotech employee you would be able to create your own schedule by accepting the number of set-ups you would like to complete each week. You are paid per set-up which ranges from $5.00 - $100.00 per service.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

* Maintains a complete listing of all current respiratory patients

* Provides initial and ongoing phone contacts with all respiratory patients per Rotech policy and procedure

* Provides in-home visits to patients per Rotech's policy and procedure

* Conducts patient assessment per Rotech's policy and procedure and the physician's order Patient assessment may include but is not limited to:

* Verbal assessment (e.g., patient history, symptom review, etc.)

* Physical assessment (e.g., lung auscultation, blood pressure, etc.)

* Diagnostics (e.g., spirometry, oximetry, sleep studies)

* Provides patient education as applicable. Education may include but is not limited to:

* Respiratory equipment use and maintenance

* Physician's prescription for equipment

* Importance of compliance with physician's prescription

* Benefits of therapy

* Potential consequences of noncompliance

* Potential adverse reactions/side effects from therapy

* Sets up all highly technical respiratory equipment including but not limited to:

* Invasive Ventilator

* Noninvasive Ventilator

* Infant Monitors

* Other high-tech respiratory equipment as defined by scope of service at the branch (e.g., cough assist, negative pressure ventilation, IPPB, etc.)

* Monitors ongoing function of highly technical respiratory equipment including but not limited to:

* Invasive Ventilator

* Noninvasive Ventilator

* Infant Monitors

* Other high-tech respiratory equipment as defined by scope of service at the branch (e.g., cough assist, negative pressure ventilation, IPPB, etc.)

* Maintains documentation of all services provided and all work performed per Rotech's policies and procedures

* Assumes on-call responsibilities for phone consultations during non-business hours as outlined by Rotech's policy

* Supports orientation and training of other personnel at the direction of the Area Manager

* Performs other duties as required by state licensure law

* Performs other duties and responsibilities as defined by the Area Manager

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Qualifications Employment is contingent on * Background investigation (company-wide) * Drug screen (when applicable for the position) * Valid driver's license in state of residence with a clean driving record (when applicable for the position) Required Education and/or Experience * High school diploma or GED equivalent, required * Credentials as a respiratory therapist, Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) is preferred but other medical credentials may be acceptable (e.g., RN, LPN, LPV) depending upon state licensure laws * Must be licensed in primary state of home office as required by state law and provide a copy of license to the location * May be required to obtain license in neighboring states as required by service area of location Preferred Education and/or Experience * Completion of an accredited program/degree in respiratory care preferred * Nursing or other paramedical training may be acceptable depending upon state licensure laws * Home respiratory care experience is preferred * Degree in respiratory therapy or related science is preferred * One year of related work experience, preferred Skills and Competencies * Accurately perform simple mathematical calculations * Effectively communicate in English; both oral and written * Interpret a variety of communications (verbal, non-verbal, written, listening and visual) * Maintain confidentiality, discretion and caution when handling sensitive information * Multi-task al

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Job ID: 481255930
Originally Posted on: 6/14/2025

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