About the position
At Owens & Minor, we are a critical part of the healthcare process. As a Fortune 500 company with over 50 facilities across the US and 18,000 teammates in more than 90 countries, we provide integrated technologies, products, and services across the full continuum of care. Our mission is to empower our customers to advance healthcare, and our success starts with our teammates. Our Respiratory Therapists play a vital role in positively impacting the lives of patients by managing the provision of prescribed respiratory therapy modalities to patients at home who have difficulty breathing. Working in partnership with a patient's physician, our Respiratory Therapists provide patient and caregiver education regarding self-administration of respiratory therapy equipment to treat new patients. Additionally, they assist with complex equipment follow-up monitoring and clinical assessment for existing patients to ensure their equipment is functioning properly and that related therapy goals are being met. The role involves setting up and operating various types of respiratory care equipment, including oxygen therapy, nebulization therapy, apnea monitoring, suctioning, and both invasive and non-invasive ventilation. Respiratory Therapists are responsible for inspecting and testing equipment to ensure proper operating conditions, providing instructions to patients and caregivers on the proper use of equipment and respiratory care procedures, and performing clinical assessments and tests such as pulse oximetry, ETCO2, and spirometry. They maintain detailed records for each patient, consult with referring physicians regarding treatment plans, and adhere to mandatory reporting requirements. This position requires a commitment to patient care and the ability to respond to critical situations as appropriate, during regular business hours and on an on-call basis.
Responsibilities
- Set up and operate various types of respiratory care equipment, including oxygen therapy, nebulization therapy, apnea monitoring, suctioning, PAP, invasive and non-invasive ventilation.
- Inspect and test equipment to ensure proper operating condition.
- Provide instructions to patients and/or caregivers on the proper use of equipment and/or respiratory care procedures via in person or electronic means (Telehealth).
- Perform clinical assessments and tests such as pulse oximetry, ETCO2, spirometry, and gathering vital signs.
- Prepare and maintain 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.
- Consult with referring physician regarding patient treatment, medical condition, home environment, compliance with treatment and Plan of Care.
- Responsible for routine patient follow-up, which may occur in person and/or via Telehealth.
- Adhere to mandatory reporting requirements; report physical abuse, unsafe home environments, unsanitary conditions, or insufficient food for children.
- Respond to critical situations as appropriate, during regular business hours and on an on-call basis.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
- Must possess an active, valid Drivers License and auto insurance per Apria policy at all times.
- 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.
Nice-to-haves
- At least one year related experience.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, available on first working day.
- 401(k), eligibility after 30 days of employment.
- Employee stock purchase plan.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Development opportunities to grow your career with a global company.
