COMPANY INFORMATION:
Cherub Medical Supply provides medical supplies and equipment to infants and children in the greater Kansas City area. We are a privately-owned company, operating since 2002. Cherub's focus is on patient satisfaction and an enjoyable work atmosphere.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Respiratory Care Practitioner is responsible for all activities involved with patient care including equipment and supply procurement, testing, maintenance, training and evaluation of new and established patients, and follow-up tasks.
JOB DUTIES:
- Provides thorough training to educate caregivers on the proper use and care of equipment in the home setting, consistent with professional, clinical, and ethical standards of care.
- Assists in educating fellow company employees on the equipment and procedures used for patient care, as well as applicable safety features.
- Maintains a rapport with ordering physicians and projects a quality provider image in the community by informing principals of changes in patient status.
- Ensures consistent communication with physicians and referral sources to assist patients in a smooth transition from inpatient care to home.
- Assists in resolving equipment problems under emergency conditions.
- Assumes on-call responsibilities during non-business hours in accordance with company standards.
- Assists with preventative maintenance, required service checks, and patient/environmental assessment of the home equipment during scheduled visits to patients.
- Maintains and updates patient records in accordance with company policies.
- Records information received in an accurate manner and documents interactions pertinent to patient care and management of private healthcare information.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
- Missouri Respiratory Therapist license
- Kansas Respiratory Therapist license
- Valid driver’s license
JOB PERKS:
Cherub Medical Supply offers a fun and comfortable company culture. With a high focus on team mentality and spirit, we hold both on-site and off-site activities to promote this throughout the year. Cherub pays for 75% of employee health insurance and offers dental and vision insurance. We also offer a 401K with a 3% annual salary match in addition to individual PTO and paid holidays. Our work hours are Monday through Friday, 9am – 5pm.