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Rotech Healthcare Inc.

Respiratory Therapist Ventilator Patient Specialist (Western Territory)

Rotech Healthcare Inc., Southborough, Massachusetts, us, 01772

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About Rotech Join a Leader in Home Healthcare. At Rotech Healthcare Inc., we’re more than a medical equipment provider—we’re a trusted partner in patient care. As a national leader in ventilators, oxygen therapy, sleep apnea treatment, wound care, diabetic solutions, and other home medical equipment, we empower patients to manage their health from the comfort of home. With hundreds of locations across 45 states, our team delivers high‑quality products, exceptional service, and compassionate support that helps patients live more comfortably, independently, and actively. Whether you're a clinician, technician, or healthcare administrator, your work at Rotech directly improves lives. Explore more about our mission and services at Rotech.com.

External candidates are eligible for a $2000 gross sign‑on bonus to be paid after 60 days and another $2000 after 180 days of continuous employment.

Overview and Responsibilities Summary We are seeking a qualified Ventilator Patient Specialist to join the Rotech team. In this position, you will be responsible for managing a set number of ALS and/or Pediatric ventilation patients within a defined territory; will be the primary contact for patient, caregiver and any other entity directly involved with the patient’s ventilation care. In the State of MA this position pays between $36/hr. – $42/hr. depending on related experience plus bonus opportunity.

Need for Western Territory: Plainfield, Royalston, Rutland and Agawam Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Available for on‑call assignments as needed; responsible for phone consultations during non‑business hours

Maintains continuing education as necessary for performance of job responsibilities and as required for state licensure or certification

Maintains documentation of all services provided and all work performed per Rotech’s policies and procedures

Maintains records and workspace in an organized, safe, clean, and neat fashion

Maintains up‑to‑date licensure certification or other requirements per state law in the state(s) of practice

Supports orientation and training of other personnel at the direction of the Manager

Performs other duties and responsibilities as required by state licensure law or by the Manager

Patient assessment

Provides patient education as applicable

Sets up all highly technical respiratory equipment

Monitors ongoing function of highly technical respiratory equipment

Qualifications Employment is contingent on

Background investigation (company‑wide)

Drug screen (when applicable for the position)

Valid driver’s license in state of residence with a clean driving record (when applicable for the position)

Education and/or Experience

Completion of an accredited program/degree in respiratory care preferred; nursing (RN) may be acceptable depending upon state licensure laws

Credentials as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) is preferred but other medical credentials may be acceptable (e.g., RN) depending upon state licensure laws

Home respiratory care experience is preferred or equivalent hospital experience

May be required to obtain license in neighboring states as required by defined service area of location

Must be licensed in primary state of home office as required by state law and provide a copy of license to the location

Pediatric and/or ALS Ventilation experience is required

Proficient in the use of equipment download software (Care Orchestrator, Astral, etc.)

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Deductive problem solving skills

Effectively communicate in English; both oral and written, with physicians, location employees and patients to ensure questions and concerns are processed in a timely manner

Interpret a variety of instructions in a variety of communication mediums

Knowledge of Durable Medical Equipment (DME) or Home Medical Equipment (HME)

Maintain confidentiality and practice discretion and caution when handling sensitive information

Make appropriate recommendations for changes to patient care as dictated by patient assessment

Multi‑task along with attention to detail

Read and successfully interpret written directions and/or instructions in English

Review patient charts and discern compliance with Rotech’s policies and procedures

Self‑motivation, organized, time‑management and deductive problem solving skills

Sense of urgency and responsiveness to physicians, location employees and patients

Work independently and as part of a team

Machines, Equipment and Technical Abilities

Email transmission and communication

Internet navigation and research

Microsoft applications; Outlook, Word and Excel

Office equipment; fax machine, copier, printer, phone and computer and/or tablet

Physical Demands

Lift and carry office equipment at times

Requires close vision to small print on computer and/or tablet and paperwork

Requires contact with patients and equipment with potential exposure to contagious pathogens

Requires occasional lifting and transporting of patient equipment

Requires sitting, walking, standing, talking and listening

Required to comply with Rotech Respiratory Protection & N95 Mask Fit Testing Policy

Medical Evaluation and Fit Testing Compliance in a timely manner

Annual Recertification

Keep face clean‑shaven to ensure N95 Mask face‑seal protection per OSHA guidelines

Rotech Information Benefits

Generous paid time off and paid holidays

Overtime pay for non‑exempt hourly positions based on business needs

Commission for Account Executives

Fixed and variable rate car reimbursement for Area Managers and Account Executives

Employee discount program

Employee recognition program

Bonus and incentive opportunities

Mileage reimbursement (when applicable for the position)

Telephone reimbursement (when applicable for the position)

EAP

401k, HSA and FSA/Dependent Care FSA

Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision

Life Insurance, Disability, Accidental death, Identity protection and Legal services

Meru Health Mental health and Mercer SmartConnect Medicare programs

Livongo Diabetes and High Blood Pressure programs

Healthcare Bluebook and RX Savings solutions programs

HEPB and TB vaccinations

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Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

Rotech Healthcare Inc. recruits, employs, trains, promotes, transfers, separates from employment and compensates employees without regard to membership in, association with, or perception of race, color, age, gender, gender identity, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, pregnancy or any other personal characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in each locality where Rotech has employees.

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