Respiratory Therapist – Ventilator Support
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on7247, Twin Chimneys Boulevard, Twin Chimneys Villages, O’Fallon, Saint Charles County, Missouri, 63368, United States
About the Role
The Respiratory Therapist – Ventilator Support is a specialized clinical role dedicated to delivering optimal respiratory care to patients requiring ventilator support. Operating within AdaptHealth's network, this position extends care beyond traditional hospital settings to alternate sites, ensuring patients receive preventative, rehabilitative, and palliative services in their home environments.
This role serves as a critical bridge between clinical expertise and patient outcomes. You will utilize agency and community resources to manage complex ventilator cases, overseeing everything from initial set-ups to long-term compliance and discharge planning. The position demands a high level of autonomy, requiring you to evaluate patient records, troubleshoot equipment, and make data-driven decisions to ensure safety and efficacy.
A Day in the Life
Your day involves a dynamic mix of clinical assessments, patient education, and cross-functional collaboration. You will visit patients to perform clinical evaluations, verify equipment functionality, and ensure care plans remain accurate and up-to-date. A significant portion of your time is dedicated to communication; you will coordinate closely with physicians, referral sources, and families to address care issues promptly and facilitate smooth transitions between care settings.
Beyond direct patient care, you will act as a resource for hospital staff and other professionals, conducting in-services on equipment and clinical best practices. You will also manage documentation rigorously, ensuring all patient interactions, interventions, and compliance data are accurately recorded to support reimbursement and outcome tracking. The role may require on-call availability to handle urgent patient needs outside of standard business hours.
Work location
Work model: On-site
7247, Twin Chimneys Boulevard, Twin Chimneys Villages, O’Fallon, Saint Charles County, Missouri, 63368, United States
O’Fallon, Missouri
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleProvide preventative, rehabilitative, and palliative respiratory care to ventilator patients in alternate sites
- check_circleAssist with authorization for ventilator referrals and establish documentation for third-party reimbursement
- check_circlePerform in-services for hospital staff and professionals regarding equipment and clinical issues
- check_circleMaintain working knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid guidelines and HME products related to ventilation
- check_circleParticipate in discharge planning and prepare patients and caregivers for smooth transitions to home settings
- check_circleConduct clinical assessments and report results and recommendations to physicians and referral sources
- check_circleReview and update patient Plans of Treatment and Care Plans to ensure accuracy and compliance
- check_circleDocument patient care activities, procedures, and outcomes accurately in compliance with company policies
- check_circleCollaborate with team members and referral sources to resolve issues and ensure optimal patient outcomes
- check_circleEnsure accuracy of prescriptions, plan of care, and ventilator equipment setup and maintenance
Requirements
- verifiedAssociates degree from an AMA approved respiratory program
- verifiedValid and unrestricted RT clinical license in all states serviced by the branch
- verifiedCPR certified
- verifiedOne (1) year of clinical experience as a Health Care RT, HME RT or clinical nursing with Vent experience
- verifiedValid and unrestricted driver's license
Nice to Have
Optional in-services
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Respiratory Therapy, Ventilator, Airway Clearance, Oxygen Therapy, Clinical Assessments, Equipment Troubleshooting, Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, Word, Powerpoint.
Education: Associates degree from an AMA approved respiratory program.
Frequently asked questions about Respiratory Therapist – Ventilator Support at AdaptHealth
What does a Respiratory Therapist – Ventilator Support at AdaptHealth do?expand_more
Day-to-day, the Respiratory Therapist – Ventilator Support at AdaptHealth will provide preventative, rehabilitative, and palliative respiratory care to ventilator patients in alternate sites; assist with authorization for ventilator referrals and establish documentation for third-party reimbursement; perform in-services for hospital staff and professionals regarding equipment and clinical issues; and maintain working knowledge of medicare/medicaid guidelines and hme products related to ventilation.
What are the requirements for this Respiratory Therapist – Ventilator Support role?expand_more
To qualify for the Respiratory Therapist – Ventilator Support at AdaptHealth position, applicants should have: Associates degree from an AMA approved respiratory program; Valid and unrestricted RT clinical license in all states serviced by the branch; CPR certified; One (1) year of clinical experience as a Health Care RT, HME RT or clinical nursing with Vent experience; and Valid and unrestricted driver's license.
Where is the Respiratory Therapist – Ventilator Support role at AdaptHealth located?expand_more
Respiratory Therapist – Ventilator Support at AdaptHealth is based in 7247, Twin Chimneys Boulevard, Twin Chimneys Villages, O’Fallon, Saint Charles County, Missouri, 63368, United States. This is a on-site role.
Is this Respiratory Therapist – Ventilator Support job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more
AdaptHealth has listed this Respiratory Therapist – Ventilator Support role as on-site.
How much experience is required for this Respiratory Therapist – Ventilator Support role?expand_more
Respiratory Therapist – Ventilator Support at AdaptHealth typically requires 1+ years of relevant experience at the mid level level.
What skills do you need for the Respiratory Therapist – Ventilator Support role at AdaptHealth?expand_more
Key skills for Respiratory Therapist – Ventilator Support at AdaptHealth include Respiratory Therapy; Ventilator; Airway Clearance; Oxygen Therapy; Clinical Assessments; Equipment Troubleshooting; Microsoft Office Suite; and Excel.
What education is required for Respiratory Therapist – Ventilator Support at AdaptHealth?expand_more
Educational requirements for this role: Associates degree from an AMA approved respiratory program.
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Respiratory Therapist – Ventilator Support at AdaptHealth is part of the healthcare & nursing job category on Recrutus.