DME Office Respiratory Therapist Day Shift

Employment Type

• Full time
• Shift:
• Day
• Shift
• Description: Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT Trinity Health Ann
• Arbor
• Hospital
• Durable
• Medical
• Equipment
• Respiratory
• Associate
• Location:
• Ypsilanti,
• MI
• Schedule: Day Shift, Mon- Fri- NO WEEKENDS The Durable Medical Equipment Respiratory Therapist is responsible for assessment of patient home medical equipment needs and the selection, instruction, and troubleshooting of appropriate equipment and services provided to meet those needs.
• Required
• Education,
• Experience
• AND
• Certification/Licensure
• Education: Certified
• Respiratory
• Therapist or
• Registered
• Respiratory
• Therapist
• Experience: One year hospital based respiratory care or home care experience preferred ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE Responsible for overseeing Respiratory Services. Responsible for set-up of respiratory equipment and DME as needed. Responsible to educate patient and family in proper use, adverse reactions, equipment maintenance and equipment safety appropriate for equipment being set-up. Responsible for patient assessment, Plan of Care when needed in a timely manner. Acts as a liaison between Trinity Health Hospitals and the family, caregiver, physician and other healthcare agencies and staff on the case. Perform duties as requested by supervisor. These duties could include activities such as helping patients with resupply services, obtaining appropriate documentation to provide supplies/equipment; processing orders; verifying insurances and obtaining authorizations; assisting with inventory, etc. Interacts with all employees, customers, and physicians in a courteous, respectful and friendly manner.
• Remains aware of visitors and patients in public areas: assist customers whenever it appears appropriate by providing directions, helping them with chairs or doors, etc. Adheres to the hospitality "House Rules". Maintains good rapport and cooperative relationships. Approaches conflict in a constructive manner. Helps to identify problems, offer solutions, and participate in their resolution. Maintains the confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patient, physicians, associates, and visitors to Trinity Health. Discusses patient and hospital information only among appropriate personnel in appropriately private places. Behaves in accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values of Trinity Health. Assumes responsibility for performance of job duties in the safest possible manner, to assure personal safety and that of coworkers, and to report all preventable hazards and unsafe practices immediately to management. OTHER FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Performs other duties as assigned by department leadership REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES 1. Knowledge and skill related to respiratory care field. 2. People sensitive characteristics with a genuine desire to help others. 3. Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are 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, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.