Primary Function

Responsible for receiving referrals from various agencies and professionals to provide service and/or deliver, set-up and in-service proper use and care of equipment in client/patient homes.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

1. Inservice clients/patients and/or caregivers on proper use of equipment. Evaluate clients/patients emotional and physical status with respect to equipment/services provided.
2. Develop care plans for clients/patients; contact physicians regarding clarification or changes to patient care plans.
3. Monitor integrity and trouble shoot Home Health Care equipment.
4. Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications and Specifications

Vocational/technical training in AMA accredited Respiratory Care Program and a minimum of six months job related experience or equivalent is required. Rhode Island license required. Minimum CRT required.

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions—Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Center—are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health.

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.