Respiratory Therapist Homecare at Mary and Vitas
Clermont, Florida, United States -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Respiratory Care, Patient Assessment, Interdisciplinary Teamwork, Caregiver Instruction, Documentation, Educational Programs, Home Care Equipment, Compressed Medical Gases, Concentrators, Liquid Oxygen

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description
PRIMARY FUNCTION The Respiratory Therapist will provide respiratory services to VITAS patients so that the quality of life might be enhanced. Assesses the respiratory status of patients admitted into the VITAS program as directed by the interdisciplinary team. Evaluates the effectiveness of the present respiratory regimen. Provides input into the interdisciplinary plan of care to promote optimal respiratory function related to the patient's potential. Instructs patients and caregivers in appropriate respiratory care procedures and techniques. Participates as needed in the care process and as directed by the interdisciplinary team. Completes appropriate documentation in a timely manner and provides educational programs for VITAS staff members. QUALIFICATIONS Qualified candidates must have a minimum two years experience as a Respiratory Therapist. RRT: Acute care and home care field experience required. CRTT: minimum two years experience with at least one year acute care and one year home care field experience. Experience with respiratory-related home care equipment, compressed medical gases, concentrators and liquid oxygen. EDUCATION Graduate of an approved program to train Respiratory Therapists. N.B.R.C. (National Board for Respiratory Care) credentialed (CRTT minimum; RRT preferred). Current State License for Respiratory Care Practitioner, if applicable. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES EOE/AA M/F/D/V

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Responsibilities
The Respiratory Therapist will provide respiratory services to enhance the quality of life for VITAS patients. They will assess respiratory status, evaluate treatment effectiveness, and instruct patients and caregivers in respiratory care procedures.
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