You are applying for a position through Medix, a staffing agency. The actual posting represents a position at one of our clients.

Job Summary

Our client is seeking an Advanced Specialist to provide clinical insight and education to patients, ensuring the safe and appropriate use of home respiratory and other equipment. The role involves maintaining knowledge of equipment and services, compliance with all applicable rules and regulations, and supporting the continuum of care for patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Educates patients, family, and caregivers on diagnoses, personal care, symptom recognition, and equipment use via phone calls, Telehealth Visits, and in person as needed.
• Completes daily tasks such as following up with patients, conducting NIV follow-ups, and making phone calls to patients, families, or caregivers as needed.
• Conducts NIV Setups and home visits, and participates in on-call duties as required.
• Supports the continuum of care by creating and overseeing care plans, communicating with physicians or other clinicians, and resolving patient care issues whenever possible.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of equipment and services, may assist with quality control, equipment maintenance, and support daily Clinical Outcomes Team operations.
• Maintains current understanding of insurance benefits, coverage, and patient costs to explain them adequately to patients and caregivers.
• Ensures compliance with HIPAA, The Joint Commission, State Respiratory Care Board, State Pharmacy Board, and all other applicable rules and regulations.
• Maintains current professional licensure or certification requirements, including CEU compliance.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the manager.

Locations:

• Cincinnati, OH
• Columbus, OH
• Dayton, OH
• Dover, OH/Wheeling, WV
• Grand Rapids/Fremont, MI
• Louisville, KY
• Van Wert, OH
• Weston, WV (part-time with some sleep clinic coverage)
• Wooster, OH (primarily sleep clinic coverage)

Qualifications

• Certified as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RT) preferred for Cincinnati, OH location.
• Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RT) for Dover, OH/Wheeling, WV location.

Benefits

• Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
• Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
• 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
• Short Term Disability Insurance.
• Term Life Insurance Plan.

^*We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.

Medix Overview:

With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we’re dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.