This is a remote position.
rtNOW Remote PAP Set Up
Summary: rtNOW is a pioneer in bringing highly qualified telerespiratory therapists to the front of pulmonary care. Remote positive airway pressure device set up's are a growing field requiring individuals with experience and expertise in educating and assisting patients with their PAP machines. This position interfaces with patients, assisting them with all their PAP needs, to help maintain quality data to manage our durable medical equipment business. The position is virtual and is an area of service that allows respiratory therapists to interact directly with patients who have pulmonary disease.
Excellent communication skills via telephone, video chat, text or email are expected. Attention to detail, prompt, and accurate work is expected to educate and serve both patients and support our DME clients. Respiratory therapists hired for this position work remotely and will be responsible for computer technology and stable Wifi access and will provide their own computer support.
Reporting: This position will report to the appointed supervisor within the rtNOW organization.
Position responsibilities:
Set-up patients with PAP equipment and supplies
Provide patient use instruction, follow up & troubleshooting of all CPAP set ups
Consult with patients/customers to answer questions regarding sleep therapy, equipment, risks, costs, and other general concerns
Responsible for patient compliance program including phone calls, data downloads
Interface with Providers to provide sleep therapy
Maintain medical databases, ensuring complete and accurate medical records and documentation
Strictly following policy and procedure to complete the remote patient monitoring tasks
Adhere to HIPAA guidelines
Requirements
Required:
Minimum 0-1 years experience in respiratory therapy
Bilingual in Spanish
Home health / durable medical equipment experience preferred
Minimum Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy
Registered Respiratory Therapy credential
Working Knowledge of Standards for cardiac support (BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP)
State licensure(s) in assigned service location as needed
Computer / Laptop with operating system no greater than 6 years old
Internet browser and desktop application use skills
Physical demands:
Sitting, computer work, typing
Mental acuity to track patient details
Work environment:
Telehealth
Private home office / home workspace location
Status: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Hours: Days/Evening/Every 4th Saturday rotation from 9am-1pm
Benefits
Skills Required
- Minimum 0-1 years experience in respiratory therapy
- Bilingual in Spanish
- Minimum Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy
- Registered Respiratory Therapy credential
- Working knowledge of BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP
- State licensure(s) in assigned service location as needed
- Home computer/laptop (OS no greater than 6 years old)
- Stable Wi-Fi and responsibility for own computer support
- Internet browser and desktop application use skills
- Excellent communication skills via telephone, video chat, text, and email
- Home health / durable medical equipment experience
What We Do
rtNOW is a virtual respiratory-care telehealth provider founded in 2016. It extends the reach of respiratory therapists through telerespiratory staffing solutions for home medical equipment and durable medical equipment providers, inpatient and outpatient care, and remote patient monitoring. The company operates remotely, providing respiratory therapist support across the United States and helping healthcare organizations deliver specialized respiratory services without requiring in-person staffing.
