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What they do
A Respiratory Therapist assists patients who have trouble breathing because of a chronic respiratory illness, trauma, or other conditions. Administers tests to diagnose breathing problems, performs treatments to help patients breathe easier, or sets up breathing equipment such as ventilators. Works closely with physicians and other healthcare workers, and may also assist in providing emergency care to patients suffering from heart attacks, drowning, or shock. Works in hospitals; may also provide care and counseling to patients in their homes.
$85,508 / year median in California
+11% projected growth
Job Description
- 3.2 Sacramento, CA Job Details Full-time $30.00
- $54.
Essential Duties:
The Respiratory Therapist 1 is responsible for patients with respiratory and respiratory-related equipment. The RT-1 as the responsibility of the assessment of the patient needs and the selection, instruction, and troubleshooting of appropriate equipment and or service provided to meet those needs; maintaining appropriate documentation. RT-1 applies to all new hires for a minimum of 1 year (exceptions will exist for those coming to SCH with sufficient homecare work experience or return employees). RT-1 employees will be eligible for consideration to transition to RT-2 after 1 year of employment with SuperCare Health. Transition to RT-2 will be based on the discretion of the Clinical Leadership and on employee performance both operationally and clinically.Responsibilities:
Receives and documents the order for respiratory equipment and or services from the customer service, patient, caregiver, physician, and or family member. Collects additional information and or documentation needed from insurance or physician Assesses the need of the patient and the best choice of respiratory therapy or services needed Responsible for the instruction and education in the proper use and care of respiratory equipment according to the written policies and procedures for the patient, family, and or caregiver. Communicates with the patients physician on changes in patients condition or needs and carries out adjustment to the patients Plan of Care Completes patient accounts paperwork including Plan of Care-treatment/assessments Acts as liaison between SuperCare Health and the patient, family, caregiver and physician Assumes full responsibility for their own actions, professional skills, and attitudes Follow all policies and procedures as outlined by JCAHO Follows up visit for respiratory patients and assists in continuity of care as needed and determined by policy and procedure Provides 24-hour on call service, seven days a week as scheduled Responsible for setting up respiratory equipment within the appointment/ETA given to ensure patient satisfaction Provides services for marketing department and all other departments as necessary Demonstrates timeliness, courtesy, sincerity and patience when dealing with patients. Supports SuperCare Health by being loyal and informing the office of concerns and problems to be resolved Understand and adheres to all of SuperCare Health company policies To remain knowledgeable to date on all products Maintain a professional, safe, and clean work environmentEducation and or Work Experience:
Graduate from accredited RT Care Program (licensed RCP) Experience as Respiratory Therapist Thorough knowledge and skill related to respiratory care field Excellent customer service and communication skills People-sensitive characteristics with a genuine desire to help others Detail oriented Must be able to lift up to 75lbsBenefits:
Medical Dental Vision Flexible Savings Account 401K Voluntary Life Insurance Observed Holidays:
New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day.Perks:
$1,000 Sign On Bonus Paid Training Paid Time Off Sick Time Use of Company Vehicle (including FasTrack pass) Additional State Licensing- Paid Growth Opportunities Employee Referral Reward Program Employee Discount Program Compensation dependent on experience & qualifications with a range of: RT 1 $30
- 44.10 RT 2 $33.50
- 54.
- end care solutions, from the hospital to the home, close gaps in care, reduce costs of care and improve outcomes.
Company Website:
https://supercarehealth.com/ Company Business Hours- 8:30 AM
- 5:30 PM PST LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram