Apria Healthcare

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Apria Healthcare’s mission is to improve the quality of life for our patients at home. We are looking for empathetic, thoughtful, and compassionate people, to meet the needs of our patients.   Already an industry leader in healthcare services, we provide home respiratory services and select medical equipment to help our patients sleep better, breathe better, heal faster, and thrive longer.

$37.00 – $43.00 / Hour

JOB SUMMARY

The Respiratory Clinician provides the treatment and management of patients with clinical needs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides equipment and instruction to patients and/or caregivers on the proper use of respiratory equipment and/or respiratory care procedures.
• Ensures patients and/or caregivers can effectively operate and maintain respiratory equipment. Performs physician-ordered assessments and tests such as oxygen titrations using a pulse oximeter.
• Responsible for routine patient follow-up contacts based on individual needs.
• May need to perform on-call duties as needed.
• Inspects and tests equipment to ensure proper operating condition.
• Prepares and maintains a record for each patient containing all pertinent information, care plans, physician prescriptions and follow-up documentation.
• Responsible for accurate data entry.
• Consults with physician and other Apria healthcare team members regarding patient treatment, medical condition, home environment, and Plan of Care.
• Participates in ongoing education and training sessions regarding respiratory patient care.
• Assist with patient scheduling as needed.
• Performs other duties as required.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Meets company minimum standard of Background Check
Education and/or Experience

• Graduate of an accredited clinical program is required.
• At least one-year related experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Professional Designations

• Must possess a valid and current driver’s license and auto insurance per Apria policy.
  May be required to drive personal vehicle for patient home visits.
• Must hold an active, Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license, or
• Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license in the state of practice and all states that the location covers.
• Hold a current CPR Certification.
• Hold all applicable licensure in good standing for all states of practice.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES

• Successful completion of Apria’s respiratory therapy orientation and competency evaluation program.
• Customer/Patient-Focused: You start with the customer/patient and work backwards. You invest the time and energy to understand the customer’s/patients’ objectives, then tie all your activities directly to the achievement of those objectives.
• Action-Oriented: You thrive as a self-starter who proactively senses and responds to problems and opportunities and requires minimal supervision.
• Collaborative: You love teamwork. Your colleagues love having you on the team. You work well across functions and groups.
• An Effective Communicator: You write and speak clearly, concisely and with a spirit of partnership. You actively inform and inspire with your messaging. You speak plainly and are transparent with your business colleagues.
• Energetic & Passionate: Your passion and energy for health and well-being is deeply founded in your desire to help others and to be a positive role model.
• Relationship Builder: You excel in getting people involved and building a network of contacts that allow you to multiply your influence on the organization.

Computer Skills

Basic skills in Excel, PowerPoint, Word
PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee uses his/her hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, or crouch; talk or hear.  The employee uses computer and telephone equipment.  Specific vision requirements of this job include close vision and distance vision.  Must be able to travel by plane and automobile (if applicable). Possible lifting of equipment up to 50 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.