REGISTERED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST
Company: Campbell County Health
Location: Gillette
Posted on: April 19, 2024
Job Description:
ABOUT CAMPBELL COUNTY HEALTH
Campbell County Health (CCH) is the most comprehensive healthcare
provider in the State of Wyoming. Certified as an Area Trauma
Hospital, Campbell County Health includes Campbell County Memorial
Hospital, an acute care, community hospital in Gillette; Campbell
County Medical Group with nearly 20 clinics; The Legacy Living &
Rehabilitation Center long-term care center and the Powder River
Surgery Center. We are dedicated to excellence every day---
To be responsive to our employee's needs we offer:
- Generous PTO Accrual (increases with tenure)
- Paid sick leave days
- 403(b) with employer match
- Employee Assistance program
- Employee and Spouse Occupational Health Program
- Early Childhood Center, discounted on-site childcare
- And more! Click here to learn more about our full benefits
package
JOB SUMMARY
The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) works under the
direction of the HMR Manager/RT Director and performs all duties
required to support and coordinate departmental functions. The
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) participates in the
department's goal of meeting the CCH mission, vision, and values.
Works with direct patient care with home respiratory equipment
which may include sleep therapy devices, tracheostomy and supplies,
cough assist, suction equipment, etc. Responds to HMR Home Medical
Resources requests for home ventilator patients, which may involve
equipment troubleshooting, on-site home visit for non-invasive
patient care. Provides troubleshooting for a wide variety of DME
Durable Medical Equipment in the office and home environment to
meet compliance as needed.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Coordinates the following company-established protocols and
infection control processes.
- Customer service/Education- Provides help to customers in the
store, on deliveries and over the phone. These duties include but
are not limited to receiving fax orders, completing intake and
paperwork for billing, education on equipment and equipment
setup.
- Ensures all documentation is received prior to dispensing the
equipment per insurance guidelines, complete patient documentation
in current DME program, paper and/or electronically.
- Deliver a thorough understanding of DME, insurance and
financial responsibility of each piece of equipment at the time of
delivery.
- Equipment Management/Inventory Control- Conducts quality
control monitoring of high-risk equipment in the home setting to
assure proper function in accordance with manufacturer's
recommendations. Assures compliance with all regulatory agencies in
the handling of hazardous materials.
- Completes patient sleep therapy mask fittings and monitoring
compliance.
- Monitors patient's response to therapy such as vital signs and
reports to physicians.
- Under physician direction, adjusts equipment to obtain optimum
results based on test results. (i.e. PFT's, ABG's, Pulse
Oximetry)
- Employee must participate in group discussions, cross-training,
required education and certificates.
- Must adhere to ALL Standards of Excellence.
- Quality/Service Management and Compliance- Exhibits behaviors
that are consistent with the Mission, Philosophy and Values of
Campbell County Health Home Medical Resources.
- Monitors and manages all respiratory DME equipment.
- Responds to after hour call back requests.
- Must be free from governmental sanctions involving health care
and/or financial practices.
- Complies with the hospital's Corporate Compliance Program
including, but not limited to, the Code of Conduct, laws and
regulations, and hospital policies and procedures.
- Other duties as assigned. This list is non-exhaustive.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
- Education
- Graduate of an AMA accredited Respiratory School; credentialed
by NBRC or Co ARC
- Licensure
- Required Wyoming Respiratory Care Practitioner License
- Experience
- 1 to 2 years of related experience preferred.
- Certifications required
- See Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification Policy and
Certifications/Education Requirements Policy.
- ACLS/PALS/NRP optional.
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Keywords: Campbell County Health, Casper , REGISTERED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST, Other , Gillette, Wyoming
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