What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Therapist position at APRIAL HEALTHCARE LLC?
Company Description
At Owens & Minor, we are a critical part of the healthcare process. As a Fortune 500 company with 350 facilities across the US and 22,000 teammates in over 90 countries, we provide integrated technologies, products and services across the full continuum of care. Customers—and their patients—are at the heart of what we do.
Our mission is to empower our customers to advance healthcare, and our success starts with our teammates.
Owens & Minor teammate benefits include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, available on first working day
- 401(k), eligibility after one year of service
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Tuition reimbursement
Role Description
Our Respiratory Therapists positively impact the lives of patients by managing the provision of prescribed respiratory therapy modalities to patients at home who have difficulty breathing. Working in partnership with a patient’s physician, our Respiratory Therapists provide patient/caregiver education regarding self-administration of respiratory therapy equipment to treat new patients. In addition, the Respiratory Therapists assist with complex equipment follow up monitoring and clinical assessment for existing patients to ensure their equipment is functioning properly and related therapy goals are being met.
Qualifications
- Cardiopulmonary and Respiratory Care skills
- Experience in Respiratory Therapy
- Knowledge and experience in Neonatal Intensive Care
- Strong knowledge of Medicine related to respiratory health
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment
- Valid state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist
- Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy or a related field is preferred