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About Rotech Rotech Healthcare Inc. is a national leader in providing ventilators, oxygen, sleep apnea treatment, wound care solutions, diabetic solutions and home medical equipment. We help patients lead a more comfortable and productive life by keeping them engaged in their care and empowering them to manage their health and treatment at home. Rotech provides high quality medical products, services and outstanding customer care through hundreds of locations across 45 states. For additional information, visit our company homepage Rotech.com Overview and Responsibilities Job Summary We are seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to join our team. In this position, you are responsible for providing clinical patient services and support within the location. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.) Assumes on-call responsibilities for phone consultations during non-business hours as outlined by Rotech's policy Conducts patient assessment per Rotech's policy and procedure and the physician's order Maintains a complete listing of all current respiratory patients Maintains documentation of all services provided and all work performed Monitors ongoing function of highly technical respiratory equipment Patient assessments Provides in-home visits to patients Provides initial and ongoing phone contacts with all respiratory patients Provides patient education as applicable Sets up all highly technical respiratory equipment Supports orientation and training of other personnel at the direction of the Manager In some locations, we need RTs to be on call and drive a company vehicle Performs other duties as assigned Travel Some travel via automobile required to patient's home and meetings Qualifications Employment is contingent on Background investigation (company-wide) Drug screen (when applicable for the position) Valid driver's license in state of residence with a clean driving record (when applicable for the position) Required Education and/or Experience High school diploma or GED equivalent, required Credentials as a respiratory therapist, Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) is preferred but other medical credentials may be acceptable (e.g., RN, LPN, LPV) depending upon state licensure laws Must be licensed in primary state of home office as required by state law and provide a copy of license to the location May be required to obtain license in neighboring states as required by service area of location Preferred Education and/or Experience Completion of an accredited program/degree in respiratory care preferred Nursing or other paramedical training may be acceptable depending upon state licensure laws Home respiratory care experience is preferred Degree in respiratory therapy or related science is preferred One year of related work experience, preferred Skills and Competencies Accurately perform simple mathematical calculations Effectively communicate in English; both oral and written Interpret a variety of communications (verbal, non-verbal, written, listening and visual) Maintain confidentiality, discretion and caution when handling sensitive information Multi-task along with attention to detail Self-motivation, organized, time-management and deductive problem solving skills Work independently and as part of a team Machines, Equipment and Technical Abilities Email transmission and com