Jacksonville, FL, USA
18 hours ago
Respiratory Therapist

At Owens & Minor, we are a critical part of the healthcare process. As a Fortune 500 company with 50+ facilities across the US and 18,000 teammates in over 90 countries, we provide integrated technologies, products and services across the full continuum of care. Customers—and their patients—are at the heart of what we do.

Our mission is to empower our customers to advance healthcare, and our success starts with our teammates. 

Owens & Minor teammate benefits include:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance, available on first working day401(k), eligibility after 30 days of employmentEmployee stock purchase planTuition reimbursementDevelopment opportunities to grow your career with a global company

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.

JOB SUMMARY

Assists in the treatment and management of patients with clinical needs.
 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides instruction to patients and/or caregivers on the proper use of equipment and/or respiratory care procedures. Ensures patients and/or caregivers can effectively operate and maintain equipment. Performs clinical assessments and tests such as pulse oximetry, ETCO2, spirometry, and vital signs.   Responsible for routine patient follow-up contacts based on individual needs.May need to perform on-call duties as needed.Provides and operates various types of respiratory care equipment including but not limited to oxygen therapy, nebulization therapy, apnea monitoring, suctioning, PAP, invasive and non-invasive ventilation.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 on monitoring websites for certain respiratory equipmentConsults with referring physician 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.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

N/A

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Meets company minimum standard of
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