Respiratory Therapist RRT

In order to fill our Mission of serving our community by helping each person achieve optimal health and well-being by providing compassionate, exceptional, and affordable healthcare services, all employees of Genesis HealthCare System must be committed to living the Genesis Mission and Genesis values of Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Team, and Innovation. All employees must regard themselves as an ‘owner’ of Genesis and keep our patients at the center of everything we do - always. 

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES

1)  Must be able to perform the following technical skills:
A.    Oxygen therapy
B.    Cpap therapy
C.    Bipap therapy
D.    Aerosol therapy (nebulizer and continuous therapy)
E.    Suction
F.    Pulse oximetry
G.    IPPB 
H.    Holtor monitors
        I.    Percussors
       J.  Apnea monitors
       K.  Apnea Monitor follow ups and downloads
       L.  Non-Invasive ventilation
       M.  Tracheostomy air compressor set ups
       N.  Equipment troubleshooting
       O.  Re-supply orders
       P.  Insurance verifications
       Q.  Prior authorizations
       R.  Confirmation and billing
       S.  Scanning
       T.  Pap compliance
       U.  Conserving device evaluations 
       V.  Portable oxygen concentrator evaluations 
       W.  Oxygen re-qualification testing
        X.  Oxygen re-sets
        Y.  Continuous pulse oximetry set ups
        Z.  Mask fittings
2) Responsible for maintaining accurate records in patient’s respiratory files to include doctor’s orders, test results, patient information, plan       
    of care.
3) Responsible for training and evaluation of delivery technicians for respiratory equipment.
4) Responsible for working with billing staff to provide information for CMN’s to facilitate appropriate and timely billing.
5) Is knowledgeable of the service area.
6) Assists in retail area of the store as needed.
7) Will serve as a back-up and resource person to on-call delivery technician

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