Primary City/State:

Arizona, Arizona

Department Name:

HME East Location

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Clinical Care

A rewarding career that fits your life. Those who have joined the Banner mission come from all walks of life, united by the common goal: Make health care easier, so life can be better. If changing health care for the better sounds like something you want to be part of, apply today.

 

Banner Home Medical Equipment is one of the top providers in Maricopa County and Pima County market in Arizona, and Weld/Larimer counties in Northern Colorado. We provide respiratory, sleep, ventilation, and other high-acuity respiratory services. Additional products and services that we provide include but are not limited to:  Photo Therapy, Negative Wound Pressure Therapy, Orthotic and Prosthetics, Durable Medical Equipment, Enteral Nutrition, Ostomy, and Wound Care Supplies.  We service over 100,000 customers each year and anticipate additional growth in the coming year.  We are accredited by The Compliance Team (TCT) and have consistently achieved three-year certifications for all lines of service. in addition to achieving TCT certifications, we are also recognized by The Compliance Team as an exemplary provider!  Join a fast-growing post-acute services agency in AZ! 

 

Come join our team at Banner Homecare & Hospice and make a positive difference in the lives of our patients.  Here, you’ll be working alongside of an energetic group of Respiratory Therapists that are passionate about providing exceptional care to our patients, referred to as “our Sofia’s”.  In this exciting and very rewarding field of Homecare, you’ll be providing clinical support educating our Sofia’s on the following equipment:  Pap; ventilator management for non-invasive as well as invasive; oximeters; apnea monitors; air compressor with trach supplies; cough assist; vest therapy; OCD; these are many of the modalities that the clinical team is responsible for. Scheduled Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position independently provides remote/telehealth support for respiratory care to patients and family members with timely and accurate information regarding equipment set ups, operations, trouble shooting, and detailed outline of services to ensure patient satisfaction.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Performs remote instruction to patients and/or caregivers on the proper use of certain equipment and/or respiratory care procedures as prescribed by physicians and/or licensed independent practitioners in accordance with established department/hospital policies and procedures.

2. Provides virtual follow-ups for patients and/or caregivers recommending adjustments to improve clinical condition, patient comfort and to expedite the weaning process.
 

3. Troubleshoots and performs adjustments in the applications of durable medical equipment and circuitry used in the delivery of respiratory care and ensures patients and/or caregivers can effectively operate and maintain equipment.

4. Performs patient assessments and evaluates patient response to care provided, making recommendations to physicians regarding the plan of care, appropriate use of respiratory therapy and modification of therapy as clinical condition changes. Documents therapy provided in an accurate and complete manner in accordance with established department/hospital policies and procedures.
 

5. Communicates and collaborates with resource staff in formulating care plans, recommendations for change in therapy and identification/resolution of problems.

6. Independently provides remote support for respiratory care to patients, and when appropriate involves local support and/or consults with referring physician.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Associate or technical degree.

Proof of having passed the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). RRT required for all new hires to the position after October 1, 2015. Incumbents in the position as of October 1, 2015 must possess their RRT by October 1, 2017. A current license in state practiced as required by state law. In the state of Nevada, all incumbents must have their Blood Gas Technologist certification.

Banner Registry positions require a minimum of one year experience in an acute care hospital setting. Experience must include working in an acute care setting within the past 12 months as a Registered Respiratory Therapist in the specialty area.

Basic Life Support (BLS) required. In Home Care setting Employees working for Banner Home Care must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. Must be knowledgeable of clinical techniques, applications and equipment as typically obtained through one year of clinical experience.

Must possess highly effective human relation skills necessary to interface with patients, families, staff and other healthcare personnel.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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