Part Time Respiratory Therapist Home Medical Equipment

Optum NV is seeking a Part Time Respiratory Therapist Home Medical Equipment to join our team in Las Vegas, NV. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

At Optum, you'll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. Here, you'll work alongside talented peers in a collaborative environment that is guided by diversity and inclusion while driving towards the Quadruple Aim. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As the Respiratory Therapist you will work under the direct supervision of the Supervisor, and will be primarily responsible for the management of respiratory patients and their home medical equipment needs.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Deliver and set up DME equipment; driving constitutes 50% or more of daily tasks
• Train patient / caregiver regarding equipment use
• Clinical management of respiratory patient equipment (vent/CPAP/Oxygen)
• Complete all clinical documentation including chart notes, equipment settings, compliance, etc.
• Bi-weekly on-call rotation after hours and weekends (emergency patient calls and ocassional home visitis)
• Communicate effectively and efficiently with physicians and healthcare providers to facilitate healthcare delivery
• Adhere to infection control procedures
• Other responsibilities as assigned

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Nevada state license to practice respiratory care
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• CPR certified or willing to become certified upon hire
• Knowledge with setting up ventilators, education / training patients on ventilator use or willingness to learn
• Willing to participate in on-call rotation
• Insurable by United Health Service's auto insurance company with a clean driving record and hold a current NV driver's license
• Access to reliable transportation that will enable you to travel to client and / or patient sites within a designated area

The hourly range for this role is $23.70 to $46.35 per hour based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.