DME Office Respiratory Therapist Day Shift

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital: Durable Medical Equipment Respiratory Associate Location: Ypsilanti, MI Schedule: Day Shift, Mon- Fri- NO WEEKENDS The Durable Medical Equipment Respiratory Therapist is responsible for assessment of patient home medical equipment needs and the selection, instruction, and troubleshooting of appropriate equipment and services provided to meet those needs. REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE: Education: Certified Respiratory Therapist or Registered Respiratory Therapist Experience: One year hospital based respiratory care or home care experience preferred ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE: Responsible for overseeing Respiratory Services. Responsible for set-up of respiratory equipment and DME as needed. Responsible to educate patient and family in proper use, adverse reactions, equipment maintenance and equipment safety appropriate for equipment being set-up. Responsible for patient assessment, Plan of Care when needed in a timely manner. Acts as a liaison between Trinity Health Hospitals and the family, caregiver,...