Respiratory Care Practitioner/LPN/CNA

Job Overview

The respiratory care practitioner provides service to the patients, as requested by the patient and, when required, as prescribed by the physician and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations and the policies of the organization. Initiates and applies prescribed preventative, therapeutic, and rehabilitative procedures and techniques and maintains communication regarding customer service with the physician and supervisory employees.

Completes, maintains, and submits accurate and relevant plan of service notes regarding the patient’s condition and service provided.

Provides patient instruction in regards to proper use of equipment and maintenance, as applicable. Uses supplies and equipment effectively and efficiently.

Observes the patient for changes in condition, discusses changes with the patient or family/caregiver and reports changes, as necessary, to the primary care physician.

Facilitates the patient’s efforts toward self-sufficiency and independence.

Teaches the patient and family/caregiver self-care techniques, as appropriate. Provides instructions as ordered by the physician and recognizes and utilizes opportunities for safety education with patients and families/caregivers.

Completes delivery and pickup paperwork promptly and accurately, returning paperwork to the appropriate billing staff

Assists the patient’s family/caregiver and other home medical equipment employees in providing continuity of care

Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development, and maintains and upgrades professional knowledge and practice skills through attendance and participation in continuing education and in-service classes.

Participates in on-call rotation schedule utilized to provide 24 hour 7 day a -week coverage
for emergency services

Accepts other duties and activities as assigned

Assists in regulatory compliance efforts:
a. Follows FDA regulations
b. Follows OSHA safety standards
c. Completes applicable DOT vehicle inspection logs
d. Obeys local fire code provisions

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.