Respiratory Therapist (Kearney and Grand Island)
Make patient advocacy and excellence in patient care your goal by joining Frontier! We are looking for a motivated, knowledgeable person to join our Respiratory Therapy teams in Kearney and Grand Island. No weekends or holidays and minimal on-call schedule!
You should have:
- AS or BS Degree in Respiratory Care.
- RT job experience is a plus.
- NIV experience a plus.
- Passion for customer service and patient care.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and patient respect.
- Knowledge of insurance coverage criteria.
- Knowledge of respiratory equipment.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Computer and equipment literacy.
- Motivational and outgoing attitude.
Respiratory Therapist Duties:
- Assess care based on given prescription and patient information.
- Set up and operate respiratory devices; monitor patient physiological responses and compliance.
- Participates in process improvement initiatives and resolves patient issues.
- Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions, and communication style.
- Consult with physicians, collect any required documentation and maintain patient charts.
- Inspect and test respiratory therapy equipment; order repairs as needed.
- Demonstrate respiratory care procedures to trainees and other health care personnel and provide added training support to staff.
- Advise customers on the sale/rental of equipment and quote prices/payment terms.
Why Choose Frontier?
We are a Nebraska-owned durable home medical equipment supplier with 7 locations throughout the state. Frontier offers quality service, quality equipment and great follow up care to its patients. To its employees, Frontier provides competitive wages and benefits in a supportive and friendly atmosphere.
Apply Today!
Are you ready to join the Respiratory Therapy team? Contact us today!