rtNOW Remote PAP Set Ups RT

Position Title: rtNOW PAP Set Up 

Status: Full-time, 40 hours per week

Hour: Day/Evening/Weekend

Summary: rtNOW is a pioneer in bringing highly qualified telerespiratory therapists to the front of pulmonary care. Remote positive airway pressure device set ups are a growing field requiring individuals with experience and expertise in educating and assisting patients with their PAP machines. This position interfaces with patients, assisting them with all their PAP needs, and managing our durable medical equipment business. The position is virtual and is an area of service that allows respiratory therapists to interact directly with patients who have pulmonary disease.

Excellent communication skills via telephone, video chat, text or email are expected. Attention to detail, prompt, and accurate work is expected to serve both patients and support physician clinic staff deliver virtual remote patient monitoring follow up to avoid readmissions and to teach and support the patient. Respiratory therapists hired for this position work remotely and will be responsible for computer technology and stable Wifi access and will provide their own computer support.

Reporting: This position will report to the appointed supervisor within the rtNOW organization.

Position responsibilities: 

• Set-up patients with PAP equipment and supplies

• Provide patient use instruction, follow up & troubleshooting of all CPAP set ups

• Consult with patients/customers to answer questions regarding sleep therapy, equipment, risks, costs, and other general concerns

• Responsible for patient compliance program including phone calls, data downloads

• Interface with Providers to provide sleep therapy

• Maintain medical databases, ensuring complete and accurate medical records and documentation

• Strictly following policy and procedure to complete the remote patient monitoring tasks

• Adhere to HIPAA guidelines

Required: 

• Minimum 5 years experience in respiratory therapy

• Home health / durable medical equipment experience

• Minimum Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy

• Registered Respiratory Therapy credential

• Working Knowledge of Standards for cardiac support (BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP)

• State licensure in assigned service location as needed

• Computer / Laptop with operating system no greater than 6 years old

• Internet browser and desktop application use skills

• Pre Employment Drug Screening

Physical demands:

• Sitting, computer work, typing

• Mental acuity to track patient details

Work environment:

• Telehealth

• Private home office / home workspace location

   

Posted On: Monday, July 26, 2021
Compensation: $27.00 per hour