Respiratory Therapist - Home Care jobs in Chicago, IL

Respiratory Therapist Requirements:

• Must be a graduate of an accredited respiratory care school. Illinois License as a Respiratory Therapist and RRT/CRT credential per NBRC.
• Data entry experience.
• General computer competency; typing 45 word per minute.
• General Microsoft office software skills.
• Customer service focused.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Clear written and spoken communication.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Exercises good judgment and decision making.
• Previous relevant experience preferred.
• Excellent human relation skills with the ability to communicate effectively with staff, patients, and physicians.
• Ability to work independently.
• Knowledge and adherence to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
• Strong working knowledge of most up-to-date therapy procedures for patients
• Excellent bedside manner
• Must have a valid IL driver’s license and clean driving record.

Principle Responsibilities:

• Administer medically prescribed respiratory therapy, while following AARC Best Practices Guidelines.
• Meets patient’s goals and needs and provides quality care by assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results; determining respiratory therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians and by prescription.
• Helps patient accomplish treatment plans through extensive patient/caregiver education of oxygen therapy, PAP therapy and NIV.
• Evaluates effects of respiratory therapy treatment plan by observing, noting, and evaluating patient’s progress; recommending adjustments and modifications.
• Provides customer in-home setups and location visits
• Documents and reports the patient’s status to the prescribing physician as required.
• Documents and maintains the patient’s clinical status and current patient information in medical
  software programs.
• Ensures all patient documentation is completed accurately and submitted in the required time frame.
• Maintains patient confidence by keeping information confidential.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer’s instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies and maintaining a current Illinois State license.
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal and certification requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements.
• Communicates and coordinates collection of patient deductible and co-payments.
• Collaborate with Clinical Services staff to provide a high level of customer service to our patients.
• Coordinates follow up physician appointments to ensure face to face visits are completed in a timely fashion.
• Complete follow-up calls to patients.
• Responds to customer requests courteously and with respect
• Approaches customers and inquiries in a manner which represents ownership
• Resolves customer complaints by investigating problems and making recommendations to executive leadership
• Refers troubleshooting calls to appropriate department
• Reports any patient or referral related problems to Department Manager immediately
• Build and maintain positive relationships with referral sources to include education on medical equipment qualification and policy changes
• Promote company program and services to assigned referral source.
• Meets monthly and quarterly productivity goals
• Adherence to the Prism Health Care Services’ Employee Handbook
• Adherence to Prism Health Care Services’ Policies and Procedures
• Supports the mission, vision and strategic plan of the organization.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results
• Communicates necessary information to the Manager and Co-workers
• Assumes on-call responsibilities for phone consultations or home visits during non-business hours
• Works on weekends when required
• Attend in-service training when required
• Performs other duties as assigned