Respiratory Therapist - RT *$7,5000 Sign-On Bonus!
Company: Apria
Location: Manchester
Posted on: July 28, 2022
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Job Description:
**Location:** Manchester, New Hampshire, United
States**Categories:** Full-time**Full/Part-time:** Full-time**Work
Location Type:** Onsite**Compensation:** Commensurate with
Experience**Job Summary****ABOUT THE COMPANY**_Apria Healthcare's
mission is to improve the quality of life for our patients at home.
We are looking for empathetic, thoughtful and compassionate people,
to meet the needs of our patients. Already an industry leader in
healthcare services, we provide home respiratory services and
select medical equipment to help our patients sleep better, breathe
better, heal faster, and thrive longer_The Respiratory Therapist
willprovide excellent customer service and product information,
solutions and relevant details to patients and providers. Most
importantly, this positionprovides above and beyond communication
with our patients so that they feel heard, understood, valued and
more connected with Apria. Key responsibilities for creating a
positive, patient-centric environment include:+ Build customer
loyalty and retention.+ Support our Field teams, Operations and
Sales, by delivering timely feedback that empowers our teams to
deliver exceptional patient experiences.+ Critically problem-solve
common complaints by flagging trends and partnering
cross-functionally to recommend and implement preventative
measures.+ Proactively create a better patient experience.+ Be a
champion of the employee experience and drive our unique company
culture.+ Support the development and implementation of employee
programs that nurture our company's core values to engage employees
and create a positive culture._*This position is eligible for a
$7,5000 Sign on/retention bonus. Apria will pay for the selected
candidate to obtain a license in NH & surrounding states (candidate
must currently hold a state license in another state to qualify).
$2,000 of the sign on/retention bonus could be used toward
immediate relocation, if required._**JOB SUMMARY**Assists in the
treatment and management of patients with clinical
needs.**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**+ Provides
instruction to patients and/or caregivers on the proper use of
equipment and/or respiratory care procedures.+ Ensures patients
and/or caregivers can effectively operate and maintain equipment.
Performs clinical assessments and tests such as pulse oximetry,
ETCO2, spirometry, and vital signs.+ Responsible for routine
patient follow-up contacts based on individual needs.+ May need to
perform on-call duties as needed.+ Provides and operates various
types of respiratory care equipment including but not limited to
oxygen therapy, nebulization therapy, apnea monitoring, suctioning,
PAP, invasive and non-invasive ventilation.+ Inspects and tests
equipment to ensure proper operating condition.+ Prepares and
maintains a record for each patient containing all pertinent
information, care plans, physician prescriptions and follow-up
documentation.+ Responsible for accurate data entry on monitoring
websites for certain respiratory equipment+ Consults with referring
physician regarding patient treatment, medical condition, home
environment, and Plan of Care.+ Participates in ongoing education
and training sessions regarding respiratory patient care.+ Assist
with patient scheduling as needed.+ Performs other duties as
required.**Minimum Required Qualifications**+ Meets company minimum
standard of Background Check**Education and/or Experience**+
Graduate of an accredited program for respiratory therapy is
required+ Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Professional
Designations+ Must possess a valid and current driver's license and
auto insurance per Apria policy. May be required to drive personal
vehicle for patient home visits.+ Successful completion of Apria's
respiratory therapy orientation and competency evaluation program.+
Registration or certification by the National Board for Respiratory
Care (NBRC). Does not include RN or LPN clinicians.+ Hold a current
RCP license in the state of practice (or states that the location
covers) if that state requires an RCP license to allow the practice
of respiratory therapy.+ Hold a current CPR Certification.+ Hold
all applicable licensure in good standing for all states of
practice.**SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES**+
Customer/Patient-Focused: You start with the customer/patient and
work backwards. You invest the time and energy to understand the
customer's/patients' objectives, then tie all your activities
directly to the achievement of those objectives.+ Action-Oriented:
You thrive as a self-starter who proactively senses and responds to
problems and opportunities and requires minimal supervision.+
Collaborative: You love teamwork. Your colleagues love having you
on the team. You work well across functions and groups.+ An
Effective Communicator: You write and speak clearly, concisely and
with a spirit of partnership. You actively inform and inspire with
your messaging. You speak plainly and are transparent with your
business colleagues.+ Energetic & Passionate: Your passion and
energy for health and well-being is deeply founded in your desire
to help others and to be a positive role model.+ Relationship
Builder: You excel in getting people involved and building a
network of contacts that allow you to multiply your influence on
the organization.Computer Skills+ Ability to use electronic hand
held device+ Microsoft Office programs+ Basic
printing/faxing/scanningLanguage Skills+ English (reading, writing,
verbal)**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS**Education and/or Experience+ At
least one year related experience is preferred.**PHYSICAL
DEMANDS**While performing the duties of this job, the employee uses
his/her hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls;
reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, or crouch; talk or hear.
The employee uses computer and telephone equipment. Specific vision
requirements of this job include close vision and distance vision.
Must be able to travel by plane and automobile (if applicable).
Possible lifting of equipment up to 50 lbs.**WORK ENVIRONMENT**The
work environment characteristics described here are representative
of those an employee encounters while performing the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.+ The employee is required to safely operate a motor
vehicle during the day and night and in a wide range of weather and
traffic conditions.+ The noise level in the work environment is
varies based on the locations or activities proximate to which can
range from low to high.+ There is moderate exposure to dust, fume,
mists and odors.+ Temperature ranges from normal indoor
climate-controlled environment in buildings or vehicles and various
outdoor conditions and temperature extremes encountered throughout
the year in a variety of US states.+ General lighting is generally
provided via florescent lighting indoors, and natural lighting
outdoors, and low light conditions consistent with outdoor and/or
night working environment.+ During off site travel events the
employee may be exposed to higher noise levels requiring the use of
hearing protection, with moderate potential exposure to moderate
dust, chemicals, fumes and odors, as well as cryogenic and cleaning
agents.+ During off site travel events the employee may be required
to ride in company delivery vehicles and accompany employees on
deliveries and enter into patient homes.+ May be required to
receive vaccinations and participate in medical assessments and
testing consistent with the work environment or patients exposed
to.+ Will be required to wear various personal protective equipment
consistent with the hazards encountered in this role.+ Will be
required to use hand tools for assembly and repair, material
handling equipment, cutting, carrying devices, cleanup kits or
equipment.+ May be required to work with cryogenic fluids requiring
special precautions and PPE.**The physical demands and work
environment characteristics described above are representative of
those an employee encounters while performing the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.****What We Have To Offer/ The Benefits:**+ Competitive
salary+ Comprehensive Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, &
Vision+ Paid Time Off, including Vacation, Personal Time, Paid Sick
Leave & Paid Holidays+ 401K Savings Plan (available immediately)+
Educational Assistance+ Employee Referral Reward Program+ Employee
Discount Programs+ Company Paid Employee Assistance Plan (available
immediately)+ We recognize our veterans by offering a company paid
day off for Veterans Day+ Career Advancement/ Development
Opportunities**_Apria Healthcare is committed to hiring veterans
and military spouses._****Benefits****Comprehensive benefits
package offered for eligible employees:**+ Competitive salary+
Ability to have early access to earned wages+ Medical, Dental and
Vision+ Healthcare Flexible Spending Accounts and Healthcare
Savings Accounts+ Life, AD and Disability Insurance+ Paid Time Off,
including Vacation, Personal Time, Paid Sick Leave & Paid Holidays+
401K Savings Plan (available immediately)+ Educational Assistance+
Employee Referral Reward Program+ Employee Discount Programs+
Company Paid Employee Assistance Plan (available immediately)+ We
recognize our veterans by offering a company paid day off for
Veterans Day+ Career Advancement/ Development
Opportunities**Compensation**+ Compensation is commensurate with
experience+ Annual compensation is based on a 40 hour week**EEO
Statement**As an EOE/AA employer, Apria Healthcare is committed to
providing all applicants and employees with equal access to
employment opportunities, regardless of sex, race, age, color,
national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, genetic
information, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender
identity, marital status, veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. **Apria
Healthcare shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a)
and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against
qualified individuals on the basis of protected veteran status or
disability, and require affirmative action by covered prime
contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment
qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
AA/EOE, M/F/Disability and Vet**
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