Respiratory Care Leader/Respiratory Therapist

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Respiratory Therapist

Ion Healthcare is committed to the diagnosis and treatment of the ever-growing segment of the population with Sleep Apnea, thereby reducing the billion-dollar risk that unmanaged apnea poses on our already stressed healthcare system.

At ION Healthcare, you will be responsible for providing quality patient care in an office or hospital setting. Occasional on – call and off-site visits may be necessary, but are not a large part of the experience we offer.  You should be available to work varied shifts between the hours of 7a and 8p.

We can train!  If you are a licensed Respiratory Therapist, a licensed/experienced RN and/or sleep tech, we NEED your experience.  Are you tired of working long hours? Not having days off?  Following the same routine every day? Come join a growing company! And grow with us!

SUMMARY: Administers respiratory therapy care to patients with
diagnosed sleep apnea under supervision of  Physician and by prescription, by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following; other duties
may be assigned:Implements Ion Healthcare's Mission Statement. Determines most suitable method of administering inhalants, precautions to be
observed, and modifications which may be needed that will be compatible with
Physician's orders. Sets up and operates devices such as SNAP and BI PAP testing, therapeutic gas
administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators. Operates equipment to ensure specified parameters of treatment such as volume,
gas concentration, humidity, and temperature

·  Observes equipment function and adjusts equipment to obtain optimum results to
therapy. Consults with Physician in event of adverse reactions. Maintains patient's chart that contains pertinent identification and therapy
information. Inspects and tests respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is
functioning safely and efficiently. Orders repairs when needed. Demonstrates respiratory care procedures to trainees and other health care
personnel. May have to communicate or interact with, assess, or treat Ion Healthcare's
customers that may be:
o Adults (18 - 64 years of age)
o Seniors (65 years or greater) Participates in Performance Improvement (PI) activities.


COMPETENCY: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the
following competencies:Analytical - Uses intuition and experience to complement data. Design - Demonstrates attention to detail. Problem Solving - Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Works well in
group problem solving situations. Project Management - Completes projects on time and budget. Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and
development opportunities. Customer Service - Responds promptly to customer needs; Responds to requests
for service and assistance; Meets commitments. Interpersonal - Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting
and remains open to others' ideas and tries new things. Oral Communication - Listens and gets clarification. Team Work - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity
and openness to others' views; Contributes to building a positive team spirit. Written Communication - Able to read and interpret written information. Change Management - Prepares and supports those affected by change. Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires respect and trust;
Accepts feedback from others; Provides vision and inspiration to peers and
subordinates. Managing People - Makes self available to staff and improves processes, products
and services. Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality and
demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Business Acumen - Displays orientation to profitability. Cost Consciousness - Conserves organizational resources. Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy and shows respect and
sensitivity for cultural differences. Ethics - Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values. Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes
administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and
values. Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Changes approach or
method to best fit the situation and able to deal with frequent change, delays, or
unexpected events. Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time. Ability to work varied schedule including some nights and weekends. Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes
responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments. Initiative - Undertakes self-development activities; Looks for and takes advantage
of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed. Innovation - Generates suggestions for improving work. Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Includes appropriate people in
decision-making process. Motivation - Measures self against standard of excellence. Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently. Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Treats others with
respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts
responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments. Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve
and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own
work to ensure quality. Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner;
Strives to increase productivity. Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially
unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential
duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,
skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); an A.A.S Degree or BS degree
from an accredited Respiratory Program. In not certified, may be considered if working
toward certification in good standing. RN licensed individuals may also be considered.

LANGUAGE ABILITY:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance
instructions, and procedure manuals.

MATH ABILITY:
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions,
proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.

REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in
situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of
instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

COMPUTER SKILLS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Word
Processing and system software.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES:
Active State Respiratory Care Practitioner License. Certificate and Registry eligible, or RN license.