DME Respiratory Therapist
The posted compensation range of $33.84 - $50.34 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.
Job Summary and Responsibilities
Our Respiratory Therapists are highly trained and when it comes to performing specialized respiratory care for patients in the home setting. In this dynamic role you'll care at home for patients who need CPAP/VPAP devices, nebulizers, and other various home medical equipment.
- Assess and evaluate of the appropriateness and effectiveness of therapy based on patient’s age, cognitive and physical abilities, and/or developmental needs.
- Educates patients on disease process, test results and appropriate treatment. If appropriate make recommendations for changes in specific modes of therapy.
- Ensures the patient is compliant and successful with therapy.
- Providing follow-up assessments using language and materials appropriate for age, cognitive and physical abilities and/or developmental needs.
- Obtain active insurance coverage, benefits and guidelines for coverage of equipment and supplies including obtaining prior authorization if insurance mandated.
- Assumes responsibility for personal and professional growth through participation in department meetings, in-service programs and continuing education programs.
Job Requirements
Required
- Graduate of an AMA approved 2 or 4 year, college based school of Respiratory Therapy, upon hire
- Respiratory Care Practitioner: NE, upon hire and
- Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire
CHI Health St. Elizabeth, founded by the Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration in 1889, is a full-service, 260-bed, nonprofit regional medical center in Lincoln, Neb. St. Elizabeth specializes in the treatment areas of newborn and pediatric care, women’s health, burn and wound, cardiology, oncology, emergency medicine, orthopedics and neuroscience.
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