EMT, Keycare (4826)

Position Summary:

The KeyCare Respiratory Support EMT provides patient care and support services related to home oxygen therapy, respiratory equipment, and other durable medical equipment (DME). This position assists with equipment delivery, setup, patient education, troubleshooting, and coordination of services to promote safe and effective care in home, hospital, and community settings. Working collaboratively with healthcare professionals, patients, and caregivers, the Respiratory Support Specialist performs assigned duties within their professional licensure or certification, training, and applicable scope of practice, in accordance with Trinity Health policies and established clinical guidelines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver, set up, maintain, and troubleshoot home oxygen equipment, respiratory devices, and other durable medical equipment (DME).
• Educate patients and caregivers on the safe and appropriate use, cleaning, and maintenance of prescribed equipment.
• Assess patient needs, obtain vital signs, and provide appropriate patient care and support within individual licensure or certification and scope of practice.
• Monitor equipment functionality, identify concerns, and coordinate with appropriate healthcare professionals to address patient or equipment needs.
• Assist with equipment inventory, cleaning, maintenance, and documentation to ensure safety and regulatory compliance.
• Document patient interactions, equipment services, and related activities accurately and timely in required systems.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, healthcare providers, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate services and promote continuity of care.
• Participate in training, quality improvement activities, and other assigned duties consistent with qualifications and scope of practice.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Current North Dakota licensure or certification, or eligibility to obtain required credentials within established hiring requirements, in one of the following:
• (EMT) NREMT Eligible for ND EMT license and must obtain within 90 days of hire date.

Additional certifications may be required based on assigned responsibilities.

Educational Requirements:

• Completion of an accredited or approved educational or training program appropriate to the individuals professional licensure or certification.

Experience Requirements:

• None required.
• Previous experience in respiratory care, home oxygen therapy, durable medical equipment, or direct patient care preferred.

Special Skills or Training Requirements:

• Knowledge of home oxygen equipment, respiratory support devices, and applicable safety guidelines.
• Ability to provide patient and caregiver education appropriate to age-specific needs.
• Understanding of respiratory conditions, oxygen therapy, and related patient care principles within the individuals scope of practice.
• Strong communication, organizational, and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with healthcare professionals.
• Maintain continuing education and competency requirements applicable to individual licensure, certification, and assigned responsibilities.

Physical Requirements:

The position requires the ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, kneel, and perform physical activities associated with patient care and equipment delivery and setup. Employees must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull equipment weighing up to 50 pounds and assist with heavier loads using appropriate equipment or team assistance. Adequate vision, hearing, and communication abilities are required to safely perform assigned duties.

Environmental Requirements:

Work is performed in patient homes, healthcare facilities, and community settings, with potential exposure to infectious diseases, bodily fluids, weather conditions, and other environmental hazards. Duties may involve travel, equipment transportation, and working in confined or variable home environments. Employees must follow applicable safety protocols, infection prevention practices, and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements. Variable shifts, including weekends, holidays, or on-call assignments, may be required.