Come be a part of the future of Sleep Medicine! Join our Clinical team in Massachusetts and Rhode Island and help us improve the lives of countless patients suffering from sleep apnea! We're on a mission to make a positive impact on the lives of patients living with sleep disorders by simplifying the complex process from diagnosis to treatment.

The Respiratory Therapist 2 sets up and demonstrates required medical and testing equipment to patients. Responsible for delivering respiratory and other equipment and providing service to a patient in their home or other medical facilities as needed. The Respiratory Therapist 2 also provides patient support as needed. This includes but is not limited to coaching, education, information and Respiratory Assessments on all patients in an office, home or medical environment, utilizing both face to face encounters and telephone communications. The expectation of this position is to provide a first class patient experience, with every patient interaction. This is a hybrid position working for BetterNight at the clinical offices at EPOCH Sleep Centers 2-4 days a week and remotely 1 day a week. It is expected that the incumbent work in a clinical setting.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

* Meets one on one with patients to explain, demonstrate and set up PAP, HST, mask refits and troubleshoots issues regarding patient's therapy and adherence to therapy (at least 50% of work time is spent in this capacity).

* Assists with walk in patients.
* Makes coaching calls and assists patients over the phone or via telemedicine with their CPAP and resupply needs. Answers inbound phone calls and makes outbound to phone calls to patients and general public as needed and within the standards set by the department manager.
* Provides general information and education to patients regarding Sleep Apnea, CPAP, oxygen therapy, BetterNight's products and services, and other issues related to their care.
* Responsible for reading patient history and notes, and ensures patients are followed throughout their services.
* Reviews patient files, both electronic and hard copy for accuracy and as necessary for patient care per current policy and procedures.
* Makes patient notes in files and Brightree system as required by company policy and current health care standards.
* Is a knowledgeable resource (identify problems and provide solutions, implementing procedures, as needed) for all respiratory and other HME equipment (indications, operation, maintenance, etc.) currently supplied by the company, as appropriate, for both patients and staff.
* Serves as an advocate for the patient and acts as a liaison with other members of the
healthcare team, as required.
* Contacts physician and/or necessary healthcare team member regarding orders,
complications, and recommendations.
* Follows and maintains state laws requiring appropriate licensure for Respiratory Therapist or
* Sleep Technologist (HMDR exemptee when appropriate).
* Calls patients to discuss issues regarding their equipment set up and continued therapy calls.
* Ensures all area related price quotes given to customers/patients are appropriate and meet
current company pricing policy. Explains co-pays and insurance coverage to patients as
necessary.
* Performs home sleep and oximetry tests, when required.
* Accurately enters and creates patient orders in the Brightree computer system.
* Cleans, checks and maintains medical equipment.
* Follows Policies and Procedures for the receiving, bagging and tagging, cleaning, disinfecting,
downloading of data and testing of equipment.
* Responsible for keeping all patient charts and information orderly, confidential, current and HIPAA compliant at all times.
* Must be knowledgeable in Patient Rights and Responsibilities

RPSGT (registered), RRT or eligible and meeting the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) and state licensing requirements (RCP) or RN, or LVN. Must have an active BLS card. Valid driver's license with a clean driving record. Must be detail oriented, organized and neat in person and habits. Must be able to work overtime as scheduled. This is a fully onsite role with no expectations of remote work.

Must obtain the required number of continuing education credits to maintain credentials as required by license. Must have a minimum of 1 year working as a licensed Respiratory Therapist, preferably in the DME/Sleep industry. Must also attend related in-services offered by the Company. Must be knowledgeable in equipment usage and maintenance. Must be knowledgeable in Infection Control and maintain Universal Precautions when applicable. Must be knowledgeable in Patient Rights and Responsibilities, including HIPPA regulations. Must be knowledgeable in patient's Plan of Care and Follow-up. Intermediate MS Office computer skills required.

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, Vacation, Holiday, Sick

$32.00/hour - $38.00/hour DOE

BetterNight is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 4I CFR 60-I.35(C).

Compensation details: 32-38 Hourly Wage

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