Respiratory Therapist - Home Care jobs in Buffalo, NY

Respiratory Therapist - Home Care works in a home care environment and assists in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with pulmonary disorders. Collects and analyzes sputum, blood, and breath specimens to determine levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other gases. Being a Respiratory Therapist - Home Care treats patients with pressure breathing, mechanical ventilation, positive pressure breathing, humidity/medicated aerosol therapy, medical gas administration, pulmonary drainage procedures, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Also measures the lung capacity of a patient to determine if there is an impairment. Additionally, Respiratory Therapist - Home Care operates oxygen and other therapeutic gas and mist equipment. Requires a credential of Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). Requires an associate's degree. Typically reports to a manager. Respiratory Therapist - Home Care's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Respiratory Therapist
  • Medical Service Company
  • Buffalo, NY FULL_TIME
  • MEDICAL SERVICE COMPANY is a family owned and operated durable medical equipment and respiratory provider that's been in business for 70 years!

    MSC is a 12-Time recipient of the prestigious NorthCoast 99 Award as a Top Workplace to work - 2023!
     
    MSC is a two-time recipient of the prestigious National HME Excellence Award for Best Home Medical Equipment company in the US.
     
    In Addition, we are very proud to share that we have been awarded the distinguished honor of
    2021 - HME Provider of the Year! 
     
    We are hiring:  FULL TIME WITH BENEFITS!    APPLY TODAY! 
    • Competitive Pay
    • Advancement Opportunities
    • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
    • HSA Account w/Company Contribution
    • Pet Insurance
    • Company provided Life and AD&D insurance
    • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
    • Tuition Reimbursement Program
    • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
    • Employee Referral Bonus Program
    • 401k (with a matching program) / Roth IRA
    • Company Discounts
    • PayActive/On-Demand Pay 
    • Paid vacation, Sick Days, You Days and Holidays

     


    The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for the assessment of customer respiratory needs and the selection, instruction, and troubleshooting of appropriate equipment and/or services provided to meet the patient's needs. 

    Responsibilities & Duties:
    • Documents the order for respiratory equipment and/or services from the referral source, physician, customer, family member, or caregiver.  Collects additional information and/or authorization if referral is from other than the physician.
    • Assesses the need of the customer and the best choice of equipment and/or services to meet those needs, involving the customer, family, and/or caregiver in the selection process.   Acts as a liaison between the company and the customer, family, caregiver, physician and other health care agencies and staff on the case.
    • Instructs customer in the proper use and care of the equipment according to the written policies and procedures for that equipment.  Educates oxygen patients on their disease process and purpose/benefit of oxygen therapy as part of their treatment to help improve compliance to physician orders.
    • Communicates with the customer’s physician on changes in the customer’s condition and/or needs and carries out adjustment to the customer’s Plan of Care/Treatment.
    • Completes customer accounts paperwork, including Plan of Care/Treatment, Equipment Contact forms and assessments, and discharge plans for respiratory customers as needed per policy.

    Qualifications:
    Graduate of an accredited respiratory care program and licensed practitioner.
     
    Experience/Knowledge/Skills/Physical Requirements:
    • Two-year hospital based respiratory care and one-year home care experience preferred.
    • Thorough knowledge and skill related to respiratory care field.
    • Ability to understand respiratory implications of industry change.
    • Excellent communication (orally and in writing), telephone and customer relation skills.
    • Detail oriented with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills (a team player).
    • Normal office/clerical motor skills in addition to extensive computer and telephone usage.
    • Must be able to perform extensive driving as required for the position
    • Must possess a valid driver’s license
     
    Starting pay no less than $30/hour

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Respiratory Therapist
  • Adapt Health LLC
  • Cheektowaga, NY FULL_TIME
  • DescriptionAdaptHealth Opportunity – Apply Today!At AdaptHealth we offer full-service home medical equipment products and services to empower patients to live their best lives – out of the hospital an...
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Home Care Aide
  • All-American Home Care
  • Tonawanda, NY FULL_TIME
  • Home Care Aide All-American Home Care was founded in 2015 to serve people on Medicaid and those wishing to enroll in it. We participate in New York State’s Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Progra...
  • 18 Days Ago
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Home Care Aide
  • All-American Home Care
  • Cheektowaga, NY FULL_TIME
  • Home Care Aide All-American Home Care was founded in 2015 to serve people on Medicaid and those wishing to enroll in it. We participate in New York State’s Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Progra...
  • 10 Days Ago
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Home Care Marketer/Business Development
  • PLEET HOME CARE CDPAP
  • Niagara Falls, NY FULL_TIME,PART_TIME
  • Pleet Home Care CDPAP located in the Heart of Buffalo is looking to hire an experienced Home Care Marketer/Business Development to join our Marketing Team and help us grow and develop. Your goal is to...
  • 16 Days Ago
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Americare Home Care Field Agent
  • Americare Home Care Services
  • Buffalo, NY FULL_TIME
  • Overview of the Company:- Americare sells pre-paid contracts for a specified number of hours of nonmedical, in-home personal care.- Located in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, Americare operates in Pennsylva...
  • 17 Days Ago
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Water/Wastewater Senior Project Manager
  • Colliers Engineering & Design
  • Buffalo, NY
  • Overview: Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Senior Project Manager who can provide client management and design...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Internal Revenue Agent (Reviewer - Examiner) 12 MONTH ROSTER - AMENDED
  • Department Of The Treasury
  • Buffalo, NY
  • Duties WHAT IS THE WHISTLEBLOWER OFFICE (WBO) DIVISION? A description of the business units can be found at: https://www...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Supervisory Tax Specialist (TCO Group Manager), NTE 1 YR (12 MONTH ROSTER) (Amended)
  • Department Of The Treasury
  • Buffalo, NY
  • Duties WHAT IS THE TAX EXEMPT/GOVERNMENT ENTITIES (TEGE) DIVISION? A description of the business units can be found at: ...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Internal Revenue Agent (Reviewer - Examiner) 12 MONTH ROSTER AMENDED
  • Department Of The Treasury
  • Buffalo, NY
  • Duties WHAT IS THE SMALL BUSINESS/SELF EMPLOYED (SBSE) DIVISION? A description of the business units can be found at: ht...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Surgical Technician Operating Room SCH
  • Catholic Health System
  • Buffalo, NY
  • Job Description Salary: 25.06-37.60 USD Facility: Sisters of Charity Hospital Shift: Shift 1 Status: Per Diem FTE: 0.100...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Email Marketing Specialist, Remote
  • Delaware North
  • Buffalo, NY
  • The Opportunity Delaware North is hiring for an Email Marketing Specialist to join our team. As an Email Marketing Speci...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Respiratory Therapy Apprentice
  • Catholic Health System
  • Buffalo, NY
  • Job Description Salary: 19.89-29.83 USD Facility: Sisters of Charity Hospital Shift: Shift 1 Status: Per Diem FTE: 0.160...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Respiratory Therapy Apprentice
  • Catholic Health System
  • Buffalo, NY
  • Job Description Salary: 19.89-29.83 USD Facility: Sisters of Charity Hospital Shift: Shift 1 Status: Per Diem FTE: 0.160...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Buffalo, New York

Buffalo is the second largest city in the U.S. state of New York and the largest city in Western New York. As of July 2016[update], the population was 256,902. The city is the county seat of Erie County and a major gateway for commerce and travel across the Canada–United States border, forming part of the bi-national Buffalo Niagara Region. The Buffalo area was inhabited before the 17th century by the Native American Iroquois tribe and later by French settlers. The city grew significantly in the 19th and 20th centuries as a result of immigration, the construction of the Erie Canal and rail tra...
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Income Estimation for Respiratory Therapist - Home Care jobs
$51,507 to $59,060
Buffalo, New York area prices
were up 1.5% from a year ago
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