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Ozarks Health Care

Respiratory Therapist - WPHS

Ozarks Health Care, West Plains, Missouri, United States, 65775

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Setup and utilize all respiratory equipment. Educate patients on respiratory equipment ordered by physician. Educate patients to help ensure compliance of equipment use. Evaluation and documentation of patient assessment, plan of treatment, and plan of care. Assist and communicate with doctors offices, home health, and hospice concerning patient care. Check patient equipment while in the patient's home to ensure it is functioning properly. Re-instruct patients on equipment use as needed. On-call for all clinical questions. Audit patient charts monthly. Educate employees and patients on use of RT equipment (O2, CPAP's, BIPAP's, Suction, HAG/CAG, refits, nebulizers, concentrators, etc.) Evaluate the knowledge of other employees annually involving respiratory equipment use and operation. All other duties as assigned. Working with patients on PAP machines to become compliant and stay compliant long term