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Respiratory Therapist
Wilmington, NC US
Job Description
Title: Respiratory Therapist
Location: Wilmington, NC
Industry: Healthcare
Salary: Depending on Experience
Schedule: M-F 8-5 with overtime as needed
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Job Duties:
- Available for on-call assignments as needed, at this time the rotation is every 4 to 6 weeks
- On-call responsibilities are for phone consultations during non-business hours as outlined by company policy and the Manager
- Counsels and re-educates non-compliant patients based on physicians instructions
- Gathers information from patients, care-givers, field personnel, etc. regarding equipment problems and troubleshoots problems based on information provided
- Initiates patient enrollment into CPAP Compliance Program
- Learns and understands basic insurance guidelines
- Maintains continuing education as necessary for performance of job responsibilities and as required for state licensure or certification
- Maintains up-to-date licensure certification or other requirements per state law in the state(s) of practice
- Makes determination of need for a physical visit when all other measures have been taken and are unsuccessful; contacts the location via e-mail or dispatches the driver or other personnel for physical visit
- Monitors patient s progress according to patient specific insurance guidelines and/or company time-frame
- Performs diligence in securing all company information, including but not limited to company and patient information
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as required by state licensure law or by the Manager
- Provides Clinical support to locations/field personnel with clinical related problems or needs, to answer troubleshooting questions
- Reviews appropriate manufacture system for compliance tracking
- Education: Minimum AA/AS degree or respiratory care program
- Degree in respiratory therapy or related science is preferred
- Home respiratory care experience is preferred
- Must be a Registered/Certified/Licensed Respiratory Therapist in NC
EOE/ADA
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