RT Vent - Field
Company: AdaptHealth LLC
Location: Framingham
Posted on: October 10, 2024
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Job Description:
Description: Position Summary: The RT Vent Field Clinician is a
Respiratory Therapist providing respiratory patient care to Vent
patients for optimal outcomes. Provides respiratory care to
patients in alternate sites in accordance with AdaptHealth's
policies and procedures. Respiratory care will be preventative,
rehabilitative, and palliative in nature. The RT will utilize all
the resources available within the agency and community to
accomplish care objectives. This position will provide education
and care to the patient and communicate with team, physicians and
referral sources and other patient agencies ensuring prompt
attention to patient care issues. Essential Functions and Job
Responsibilities: Utilizes various sources of information to attain
greater competence about his or her position, including attending
educational events (including attending optional in-services) and
asking questions. Utilizes acquired knowledge to increase his or
her competencies. Consistently demonstrates ability to adequately
complete all documentation and charting procedures in compliance
with company policy and procedures. Maintains complete and accurate
patient files by updating all documents per company policy and
procedures. Reviews Plan of Treatments and Care Plans to assure
they are accurate and up to date. Documents procedures including
how the patient tolerated a procedure, side effects and other
pertinent information. Assists with authorization for Ventilator
referrals for patients. Shows adequate knowledge of respiratory
equipment and displays ability to utilize knowledge in the clinical
setting. Displays knowledge of assessment skills and demonstrates
application of clinical skills during set-ups, follow-ups, and
in-services. Participates in discharge planning of highly technical
cases. Performs clinical assessments as needed and reports results
and recommendations to the referral and physician. Participates in
highly technical discharges and prepares in advance to assure the
patient and caregivers have a smooth transition to the home
setting. Performs in-services to hospital staff, referrals, other
professionals regarding equipment & issues of clinical nature.
Follows up with physician and referrals regarding patient status
and documents accurately and in a timely manner. Retain knowledge
of and consistently adhere to procedures for the use of Personal
Protective Equipment (PPE), infection control and hazardous
materials handling. Works to promote AdaptHealth by new program
development, operational backup, personal visits, coordination of
educational activities, etc. Assume on-call responsibilities during
non-business hours in accordance with company policy. Uses clinical
expertise in evaluating vent patients records once a ventilator set
up has been completed by the branch Respiratory Therapist. Ensures
accuracy of prescriptions and plan of care was followed and
documented. Also reviews delivery tickets, home inspection,
ventilator check, and patient equipment competencies are complete
and documented. Maintains proficient knowledge of ventilator
patients including compliance software, new technology, units, and
supplies supported by Adapthealth. Ability to demonstrate and
instruct on use of vent units and supplies. Ability to make
decisions for patients based on compliance data and assessment.
Communicates with team, physicians and referral sources and other
patient agencies ensuring prompt attention to patient care issues.
Maintains working knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid and other
third-party payer guidelines related to ventilation. Electronically
documents patient care activity, intervention provided and all
communication regarding the patient. Documentation is accurate,
complete and follows company standards. Appropriate steps taken to
ensure recommendations and orders sent are acknowledged and
followed up in a timely manner. Responsible for accuracy, clarity,
and timeliness of verbal and written communications as it relates
to role. Responsible for documentation that supports data
collection to track and trend outcomes. Assists in establishing
clinical documentation when needed for third party reimbursement or
justification. Uses knowledge in working with referral sources to
educate about best practice standards. Works collaboratively and
pro-actively with peers and other team members to resolve issues
and assure optimum outcomes for patients, referral sources and
staff. Acts as a resource on practices and processes to provide
appropriate guidance. Develop and maintain working knowledge of
current HME products and services offered by the company. Maintain
patient confidentiality and function within the guidelines of
HIPAA. Completes assigned compliance training and other educational
programs as required. Maintains compliant with AdaptHealth's
Compliance Program. Perform other related duties as assigned during
and outside of normal business hours as needed. Competency, Skills,
and Abilities: Experience with ventilator patients Competent in
Ventilator, Airway Clearance, and Oxygen therapy administration and
management Able to perform clinical assessments. Equipment
troubleshooting and maintenance skills. Decision making skills.
Expert communication and interpersonal skills Ability to prioritize
tasks and manage multiple projects. Strong analytical and
problem-solving skills with attention to detail Proficient use of
Microsoft Office Suite Excel, Word, and PowerPoint Solid ability to
learn new technologies and possess the technical aptitude required
to understand flow of data through systems as well as system
interaction. Knowledge of the regulatory requirements at the state,
federal, and local level Ability to apply common sense
understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral,
or diagram form. Ability to adapt and be flexible in a rapidly
changing environment, be patient, accountable, proactive, take
initiative and work effectively on a team. Requirements: Education
and Experience Requirements: Associates degree from an AMA approved
respiratory program, Valid and unrestricted RT clinical license in
all states serviced by the branch. Must be CPR certified, One (1)
year of clinical experience as a Health Care RT, HME RT or clinical
nursing with Vent experience. Valid and unrestricted driver's
license Physical Demands and Work Environment: Must be able to lift
50 pounds, stand, bend, stoop, and be able to sit at a computer for
extended periods of time. Must be able to perform one-man CPR.
Ability to perform repetitive movements of the upper extremities'
motions of wrists, hands, and/or fingers due to extensive computer
use. May be exposed to unsanitary conditions in some home settings.
Work environment may be stressful at times, as overall office
activities and work levels fluctuate. May be exposed to high crime
areas within the service community. Subject to long periods of
sitting and exposure to computer screen. May be exposed to
hazardous materials, loud noise, extreme heat/cold, direct, or
indirect contact with airborne, bloodborne, and/or other
potentially infectious pathogen. May be exposed to angry or irate
customers or patients. Must be able to drive and travel as needed.
Physical and mental ability to provide clinical assessments.
Requires travel throughout service area. Mental ability to
communicate both verbally and in writing. Must be able to access
the patient's residence. Ability to work outside of normal business
hours. Physical and mental ability to provide clinical assessments.
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Keywords: AdaptHealth LLC, Marthas Vineyard , RT Vent - Field, Other , Framingham, Massachusetts
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