Respiratory Therapist Homecare
On-site · Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Provide respiratory services to VITAS patients to enhance quality of life; 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 function 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; completes appropriate documentation in a timely manner and provides educational programs for VITAS staff members.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum two years experience as a Respiratory Therapist
- RRT: Acute care and home care field experience required
- CRTT: minimum two years experience with at least one year acute care and one year home care field experience
- Experience with respiratory-related home care equipment, compressed medical gases, concentrators and liquid oxygen
- Graduate of an approved program to train Respiratory Therapists
- N.B.R.C. credentialed (CRTT minimum; RRT preferred)
- Current State License for Respiratory Care Practitioner, if applicable
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