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Meritus Health

Respiratory Practitioner - Durable Medical Equipment

Job Description

Provide care and service to patients of all ages. Properly instruct patients and caregivers on the use of CPAP, BiPAP, and related respiratory equipment and home medical equipment. Set up and provide home medical equipment and supplies. Follow applicable standards of care for Home Medical Equipment patients and obtain verbal orders from physicians. Review Medicare and other insurance guidelines to determine medical necessity for equipment and explain requirements to patients. Provide exceptional customer service and maintain effective verbal and written communication with patients, families, caregivers, and other customers. Schedule and complete follow-up calls, assessments, and home visits as needed for patients using apnea, BiPAP, CPAP, and other respiratory equipment. Assess equipment tolerance, compliance, and patient satisfaction and document findings. Provide respiratory therapy education to nursing home staff, hospice staff, patients, and caregivers. Respond to weekend emergencies and equipment/supply deliveries as part of an on-call responsibility. Maintain knowledge of oxygen and home medical equipment accreditation and regulatory requirements. Support referral and revenue growth opportunities. Maintain appropriate inventory levels and initiate equipment and supply orders. Safely operate a vehicle in varying weather conditions. Maintain competency in apnea monitors, CPAP/BiPAP, infection control, biliblanket phototherapy systems, suction machines, home oxygen, and high-humidity nebulizers. Assist with training new staff on required competencies. Graduate of an accredited school of Respiratory Therapy. At least 1 year of relevant experience. Previous Home Respiratory Care experience preferred. Maryland Respiratory Care Practitioner license required; must be obtained within 90 days of employment. Pennsylvania and West Virginia Respiratory Therapist licensure must be obtained within 6 months of employment. Current BLS/CPR certification in compliance with organizational policy. Valid driver's license required for use of Meritus vehicles, along with a driving record that meets applicable requirements. Access to a vehicle and a current driver's license from any state required when using a personal vehicle. Required vehicle-use acknowledgements and insurance requirements apply. Excellent customer service skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work effectively with computers. Ability to work independently while providing knowledgeable support to patients, caregivers, physicians, and other healthcare professionals. Basic Life Support Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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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.

$78,723 / year median in Maryland

+12% projected growth

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