Are you seeking a role outside the traditional hospital setting? Somewhere that allows you to work at a pace that ensures high-quality patient care? If so, Owens could be the right fit for you!

We are looking for a compassionate and caring Respiratory Therapist who is looking for a positive work culture where you can truly make a difference.

A little about Owens (A Friesen Group Company)

Owens provides state-of-the-art medical equipment and supplies to patients and caregivers throughout the North State. For more than 60 years, we've been providing custom healthcare solutions for patients and providers. We're committed to providing patients with the highest quality care, with a wide range of services, including CPAP/BiPAP, capnography, non-invasive ventilation, airway clearance, and specialty therapies. Also, for the third time, recently certified as a Great Place to Work! Check out what our staff have to say: Friesen Group - Certified Great Place to Work  

Values must align with our company.

Our Core Values are: HUMAN VALUE, TAKE OWNERSHIP, MAKE THE DIFFERENCE, SET THE PACE AND EMBRACE CHANGE.

Professional Standards:

Maintain professional standards in order to complete essential job responsibilities - State and ME guidelines

• Maintain current license/certificates without allowing them to expire                                                                   
• Maintain current CPR certificate without allowing it to expire                                                                                     
• Attain a clear understanding of all Resp./Sleep Therapy equipment and how it operates in order to provide quality service to the patient/customer 
• Attend in-services and training seminars to keep current with new products, therapies, policies, etc.               
• Demonstrate proper set-up, usage, loading and unloading on all equipment used and dispensed in your specific job area. Successfully pass all skills checklists.

Set-up and Delivery:

Provide courteous, accurate and timely delivery, set-up and pick-up of patient/customer Resp./Sleep Therapy equipment. Maintain all necessary and required paperwork at all times

• Perform respiratory CPAP and BIPAP patient set-ups, patient assessments and follow-ups according to defined schedule                                                                               
• Perform Ventilator patient set-ups, patient assessments and follow-ups according to defined schedule   
• Perform Airway Clearance patient set-ups, patient assessments and follow-ups according to defined schedule
• Document all patient visit/phone call outcomes on a daily delivery log and patient notes from clinical chart. All paperwork should be turned in by the end of the day 
• Deliver and set-up Resp./Sleep Therapy equipment, dispensing new patient packet where required. Answer any questions patient may have or relay questions to the appropriate personnel                                                             
• Explain patient rights, checklist, P&Ps to the patient     
• Verify actual merchandise. Communicate any patient/customer concerns to your supervisor immediately (and document chart) 

Customer Service:

Handle telephone calls in an informed and professional manner.

• Answer incoming telephone calls in a timely and professional manner                                                               
• Route telephone calls to the appropriate person 
• Answer telephone calls questions asked by patient/customer to the best of your ability or transfer to the appropriate person for an answer. Consider taking patient information and calling back with an answer

Vehicle Management:

Maintain clean, stocked, tuned and orderly company vehicle.

• Check vehicle daily for any defect or damage externally as well as internally                                         
• Keep vehicles clean and orderly at all times. Maintain equipment per vehicle inventory list.                                   
• Maintain stock of personal protective gear (i.e. gloves, hand sanitizer, mask, etc.)
• Follow vehicle maintenance schedule and obtain service when needed at designated sites.                              
• Report any mechanical problems to supervisor and obtain necessary service in a timely manner.

Other Responsibilities:

Handle all other responsibilities as assigned.

• Perform HME repairs as needed and document as necessary 
• Assist in other areas of ME as needed or required.

Experience

• Experience as a Respiratory Therapist
• Experience in home medical equipment as a Respiratory Therapist

Education

• Associates Degree required
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Respiratory therapy education preferred

Licensure

• Valid Respiratory Care Practitioner License 

Special Skills

• Clean DMV Record