Respiratory Clinician
| Company | Owens & Minor |
|---|---|
| Location | Sharon Hill, PA, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Junior |
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited clinical program is required.
- At least one-year related experience.
- Must possess a valid and current driver’s license and auto insurance per Apria policy.
- 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.
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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bilingual (reading, writing, verbal) preferred.