Job Description
Job Description
Description :
Responsibilities & Duties :
A Respiratory Therapist coordinates with the patient care team to provide the highest quality patient care and advocacy. An RT provides equipment set-up, instruction and maintenance, and travels to facilities patient homes to deliver, check, or pick up equipment. On-the-job training is provided.
- New Grads Welcome
- A Respiratory Therapist...
- Assists referral source in planning and implementing patient care
- Performs initial patient evaluation and on-going patient assessments
- Reads and evaluates physicians' orders and patient chart information to determine patient's condition and treatment protocols
- Instructs patient and / or caregiver in equipment usage and the organization’s respiratory services
- Performs follow up procedures to determine efficacy of patient compliance while on therapy
- Cleans, sterilizes, checks, and maintains all equipment and accessories
- Inventories and orders equipment and supplies per company protocols
- Travels by car to facilities, and / or patient homes, to provide services
- Provides clear and compassionate communication with the complete patient care team
- This position is elidable for a $1,500 sign-on bonus
Full-Time 40hrs / week M-F with opportunities for OT
About Us
Since 1983, Northwest Medical, a division of Quipt Home Medical, has provided quality respiratory services for both the pediatric and adult populations in the Northwest and Alaska. At Northwest Medical, we set high standards for ourselves, and our teams work with integrity and a caring commitment to our communities.
Our Values : A Northwest Medical team member is...
Collaborative and works with others to find solutionsResults-driven and identifies and achieves goals that further our MissionInnovative and seeks solutions to challenges and takes initiative to improveSincere and works with honesty, integrity and empathyProfessional with high expectations for quality of work, competence, demeanor, ethicsOur Mission : Enhance patient outcomes by providing exceptional service and compassionate care
Benefits :
Medical Insurance- multiple plans to choose fromDental & Vision InsuranceShort Term Disability & Long Term Disability OptionsLife InsuranceGenerous PTO planPaid Holidays401K with matchCompetitive PayRelocation AssistanceOn-the-job trainingPosition locations :
14200 SE 98th Ct, Ste 100, Clackamas, OR 97015
17933 NW Evergreen Pl, Suite 270, Beaverton, OR 97006
Requirements : About You
Completion of a respiratory therapy care program and registration by the National Board of Respiratory CareRegistered or grandfathered-certified Respiratory Therapy license in OR; or the ability to obtain an OR license if relocatingStrong verbal and written communication skills; Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; problem-solving, and time management skills2+ years of clinical experience as a respiratory care provider preferredDriver’s License with clean driving record for 3 yearsHome health experience preferredExperience with PAP, O2, Ventilators, Afflovests, Nebulizers, Cough Assist, and Suction devices a plusMust be 21 years or older to be covered on company auto insurance and have a valid driver’s license