Respiratory Therapist Homecare

Job description

• Assess the respiratory status of patients admitted into the VITAs program as directed by the interdisciplinary team.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the present respiratory regimen.
• Provide input into the interdisciplinary plan of care to promote optimal respiratory functions related to the patient’s potential.
• Instruct patients and caregivers in appropriate respiratory care procedures and techniques
• Participate as needed in the care process and as directed by the interdisciplinary team
• Complete appropriate documentation in a timely manner
• Provide educational programs for VITAS staff members

QUALIFICATIONS
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a respiratory therapist RRT: Acute care and home care field experience required. CRTT: minimum 2 years’ experience with at least 1 year acute care and 1 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.
• 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
San Francisco Ordinance
• Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
• EOE/AA M/F/DV