Respiratory Therapist - Sleep Technician

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible for the overall clinical, technical and administrative functions at the location on record regarding the PAP Therapy program. 

• Responsible for the installation/delivery of respiratory therapist equipment and provision of all needed supplies and products to the patients in the home and ongoing assessment of patients and equipment. 


• Is responsible for contacting patients to schedule setups of equipment and explain the clinical benefits of PAP therapy and dangers of sleep apnea


• Is responsible for clinical contact with the physician, referred contacts, health care practitioners, and others involved in the care of the patients referred to Sleep Management, LLC d/b/a VieMed for home respiratory therapy services.


• Is responsible for the maintenance of records, charting, progress notes, clinical files, equipment records, preventative maintenance records, and other necessary documentation.


• Is responsible to ensure all pertinent demographic information is updated regularly and with any change in personal or professional status.


• Exhibits effective written and verbal communication skills. Adheres to cost-containment policies and procedures.


• Works with the office staff to ensure prompt and accurate billing and documentation of services, including providing adequate information to satisfy third-party payor guidelines for coverage.


• Works with all clinical, managerial, and sales staff to promote and market home respiratory therapist services to all referral sources.


• Ensures proper, accurate, and safe operation of all equipment prior to installation.


• Is required to provide availability for patient contact and response to patient needs.


• Will work with team members (other RTs, PCC’s and various departments) to ensure tasks are completed.


• Other duties/projects as assigned.

Competencies

• Technical Capacity.


• Customer/Client Focus.


• Communication Proficiency.


• Initiative


• Collaboration


• Financial Management.


• Presentation Skills.

Work Environment

• Clinical – This job will require the employee to set-up and service medical devices.

Work Hours

You will be expected to work during normal business hours, which are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Please note this job description is not designed to cover and/or contain a comprehensive listing of activities,  duties  or  responsibilities  that  are  required  of  the  employee  for  this  job.  Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.