DME Respiratory Therapist (TEMP) - Hackensack Meridian Health

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

At Hackensack Meridian Health at Home, we recognize our full- and part-time benefit eligible team members by offering a Total Rewards package including comprehensive Health Benefits, generous Paid Time Off, Travel Reimbursement as well as an investment in your future with a 401(k) match and Tuition Reimbursement. Per Diem team members are eligible to participate in the 401(k) match and Travel Reimbursement. At www.TeamHMH.com,  you’ll find the information, resources and tools that will help you to be successful at HMH. From great benefits and innovative wellness programs, to robust learning and development opportunities, we continue to cultivate an exceptional work environment where you can do the kind of work that leads to fulfillment and professional growth.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Associate's Degree
• Six (6) Months or More Respiratory Therapy Experience
• Computer Skills

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Bachelor's Degree

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.
• NJ Respiratory Care Practitioner License.
• Valid Driver's License from a USA state.

Operate a motor vehicle to deliver and pick up home medical respiratory equipment.  Responsible for the delivery of the organization brand promise focusing on customer service and quality.  Ensure the efficient and effective daily provision of respiratory services to clients within the product line.

• Provide a consistent safe level of care to the patient by following all applicable policies and procedures concerning the care and treatment of patients.
• Assure quality care through ongoing continuous quality improvements.  Identify quality issues and participate in the continuous quality improvement process as necessary.
• Responsible for the development and education of infection control policies and procedures for respiratory patients.  Educate patients on the proper cleaning and disposal of respiratory supplies and equipment provided by the organization.
• Responsible for the delivery and setup of respiratory equipment to patients.  Assure that oxygen concentrators, portable oxygen systems, conserving devices, BiPAPs, CPAPs, suction equipment and nebulizer setups are completed properly, timely and as requested.  Provide education to patients on delivered equipment in accordance to manufacturer¿s guidelines as well as organization policy and procedures.
• Responsible for contacting the patient within 24 hours of oxygen equipment delivery for follow-up visit for all new oxygen patients.  Assure that patient is contacted and an appointment is made for a home follow-up visit to be completed by a Respiratory Therapist.  Document all patient refusals in the EMR system.
• Responsible for the education and competency review for all delivery personnel.  Respiratory-related setups by Home Care Delivery Technicians are reviewed in the field and education on equipment is completed if needed.  Complete competency reviews every year (at a minimum) and have signed by Patient Service Technician and Respiratory Therapist.
• Participate in the on-call rotation which includes taking after-hours calls for respiratory-related emergencies and responding in-person if necessary.
• Assist other staff members by completing various tasks as requested (i.e., coordinate deliveries/pickups with warehouse department) as needed.  Complete tasks in an accurate and timely manner.
• Coordinate work to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency.  Consistently demonstrate the ability to organize the workday by recognizing and establishing priorities and making use of downtime.
• Provide phone support as needed.  Assure phone is answered in a courteous and professional manner and that messages are relayed to the appropriate person.  Assure accurate and complete messages are taken.
• Provide clerical support as needed, including copying, filing and scanning documents.  Assure copies, filing, mail and scanning into the EMR is completed timely.
• Respond to correspondence, email and voice mail on a consistent basis.  Assure messages/issues are resolved and correspondence is worked on daily.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.  Demonstrate flexibility with job responsibilities in all areas.
• Adheres to HMH's Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
• Lifts a minimum of 50 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 50 lbs. and stands a minimum of 8 hours a day.