Respiratory Therapist

Position Summary

**This position is eligible for a generous sign on bonus**

Health System Services is seeking a per diem Respiratory Therapist to join our team! Health System Services is a growing DME company headquartered in New York which offers its employees a competitive compensation and benefits package with potential for growth and advancement.

• We believe in delivering seamless service. Our personnel tend to be caring, compassionate, and passionate about providing excellence in home health care.
• Health System Services provides a family-first, fun, friendly, work culture. We strive to provide our employees with a supportive team environment which offers plenty of opportunities for learning and advancement.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and ability.
• High potential for advancement and growth in the company.
• Mileage reimbursement.

Position Responsibilities

• Set patients up on CPAP, BIPAP, and NHV therapy in their homes. Vent checks. Oxygen titration/evaluation for O2 patients on conserving devices and POC’s. RT instruction on use of equipment and education on respiratory disease state.
• Setting up neonatal to 17-year-old patients on ventilators and performing monthly service checks while coordinating with local hospitals and referrals.
• Schedule all patient equipment set ups, follow ups, mask refits, etc.
• Keep detailed call logs of all phone communication, phone call attempts, and scheduled appointments.
• Instruct patients thoroughly on use of all Respiratory Equipment.
• Enter patient data into CPAP compliance tracking program.
• Follow up on patient progress, work to increase patient compliance.
• Other duties as necessary or assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong computer skills including Excel.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be detail-oriented and organized.
• Motivated with a goal of becoming a long-term asset within the organization.

Position Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program, required.
• Respiratory Therapist license in the corresponding state, required.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Friendly, warm personality.
• One year in DME, preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Competitive PTO
• Vision insurance

Compensation Range

• $28.00 - $32.00 per hour, dependent on experience

About the Company

At Health System Services, we have high expectations of excellence for ourselves and each other as co-workers, within a supportive team environment. We demonstrate warmth and compassion towards our patients and our community, by manifesting our mission which recognizes the opportunity to serve those in their times of greatest need.

Since its humble beginnings in 1996, HSS has grown to become one of the largest regional medical equipment providers in the country. Yet, we have maintained our entrepreneurial spirit, our family first culture, and a fun, good-natured, dog/kid-friendly environment. Our employees describe management as "patient, fair, and respectful people, who care for employees as individuals".

HSS believes that in order carry out our mission: to improve our patient’s and caregiver’s quality of life, we must first do so for our employees. This is accomplished by offering a positive culture and competitive salaries and benefits. Independence and initiative are rewarded. Team bonuses and incentives are earned through positive efforts, goal achievements, and the company’s overall success. With learning and growth opportunities within the company, we have many employees with more than 10, 15, and even 20 years of service. We are very grateful for them and recognize that they are integral to our success.