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\nOur mission is to empower our customers to advance healthcare, and our success starts with our teammates.\n
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\nOwens & Minor teammate benefits include:\n
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\nMedical, dental, and vision insurance, available on first working day\n
\n401(k), eligibility after 30 days of employment\n
\nEmployee stock purchase plan\n
\nTuition reimbursement\n
\nDevelopment opportunities to grow your career with a global company\n
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\nABOUT THE COMPANY\n
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\nApria 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.\n
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\nJOB SUMMARY\n
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\nAssists in the treatment and management of patients with clinical needs.\n
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\nESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES\n
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\nProvides instruction to patients and/or caregivers on the proper use of equipment and/or respiratory care procedures.\n
\nEnsures patients and/or caregivers can effectively operate and maintain equipment. Performs clinical assessments and tests such as pulse oximetry, ETCO2, spirometry, and vital signs.\n
\nResponsible for routine patient follow-up contacts based on individual needs.\n
\nMay need to perform on-call duties as needed.\n
\nProvides 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.\n
\nInspects and tests equipment to ensure proper operating condition.\n
\nPrepares and maintains a record for each patient containing all pertinent information, care plans, physician prescriptions and follow-up documentation.\n
\nResponsible for accurate data entry on monitoring websites for certain respiratory equipment\n
\nConsults with referring physician regarding patient treatment, medical condition, home environment, and Plan of Care.\n
\nParticipates in ongoing education and training sessions regarding respiratory patient care.\n
\nAssist with patient scheduling as needed.\n
\nPerforms other duties as required.\n
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\nSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES\n
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\nN/A\n
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\nMINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS\n
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\nMeets company minimum standard of Background Check\n
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\nEducation and/or Experience\n
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\nGraduate of an accredited program for respiratory therapy is required.\n
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\nCertificates, Licenses, Registrations or Professional Designations\n
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\nMust possess a valid and current driver’s license and auto insurance per Apria policy. Will be required to drive personal vehicle for patient home visits.\n
\nRegistration or certification by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).\n
\nHold a current RCP license in the state of practice (or states that the location covers) if that state requires an RCP license to allow the practice of respiratory therapy.\n
\nHold a current CPR Certification.\n
\nHold all applicable licensure in good standing for all states of practice.\n
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\nSKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES\n
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\nStrong interpersonal and teamwork skills.\n
\nAbility to multi-task effectively.\n
\nAbility to communicate effectively in person, on the phone and electronically\n
\nSuccessful completion of Apria's respiratory therapy orientation and competency evaluation program.\n
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\nComputer Skills\n
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\nAbility to use electronic hand held device\n
\nMicrosoft Office programs\n
\nBasic printing/faxing/scanning\n
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\nLanguage Skills\n
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\nEnglish (reading, writing, verbal)\n
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\nPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS\n
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\nEducation and/or Experience\n
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\nAt least one year related experience is preferred.\n
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\nSKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES\n
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\nComputer Skills\n
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\nLanguage Skills\n
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\nBilingual (reading, writing, verbal)\n
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\nPHYSICAL DEMANDS\n
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\nWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee uses his/her hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, or crouch; talk or hear. The employee uses computer and telephone equipment. Specific vision requirements of this job include close vision and distance vision. Must be able to travel by plane and automobile (if applicable). Possible lifting of equipment up to 50 lbs.\n
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\nWORK ENVIRONMENT\n
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\nThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\n
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\nThe employee is required to safely operate a motor vehicle during the day and night and in a wide range of weather and traffic conditions.\n
\nThe noise level in the work environment is varies based on the locations or activities proximate to which can range from low to high.\n
\nThere is moderate exposure to dust, fume, mists and odors.\n
\nTemperature ranges from normal indoor climate-controlled environment in buildings or vehicles and various outdoor conditions and temperature extremes encountered throughout the year in a variety of US states.\n
\nGeneral lighting is generally provided via florescent lighting indoors, and natural lighting outdoors, and low light conditions consistent with outdoor and/or night working environment.\n
\nDuring off site travel events the employee may be exposed to higher noise levels requiring the use of hearing protection, with moderate potential exposure to moderate dust, chemicals, fumes and odors, as well as cryogenic and cleaning agents.\n
\nDuring off site travel events the employee may be required to ride in company delivery vehicles and accompany employees on deliveries and enter into patient homes.\n
\nMay be required to receive vaccinations and participate in medical assessments and testing consistent with the work environment or patients exposed to.\n
\nWill be required to wear various personal protective equipment consistent with the hazards encountered in this role.\n
\nWill be required to use hand tools for assembly and repair, material handling equipment, cutting, carrying devices, cleanup kits or equipment.\n
\nMay be required to work with cryogenic fluids requiring special precautions and PPE.\n
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\nThe physical demands and work environment characteristics described above are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\n
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\nIf you feel this opportunity could be the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply. This position will accept applications on an ongoing basis.\n
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\nOwens & Minor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, religion, disability, age, status as a veteran, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.","jobLocationType":"","validThrough":"2024-12-17T14:36:31","datePosted":"2024-12-03T00:00:00","jobLocation":{"address":{"addressCountry":"US","postalCode":"38103","addressRegion":"TN","addressLocality":"Memphis, TN","@type":"PostalAddress"},"geo":{"longitude":-90.060664,"latitude":35.154363,"@type":"GeoCoordinates"},"@type":"Place"},"jobImmediateStart":"false","directApply":"False","employmentType":["CONTRACTOR","FULL_TIME"],"hiringOrganization":{"sameAs":["https://hireo.us/company/apria-healthcare-llc"],"name":"Apria Healthcare, LLC","@type":"Organization"},"industry":"Healthcare & Nursing","@type":"JobPosting","@context":"http://schema.org/"}
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