Respiratory Therapist / Nurse

Lincare•North Little Rock, AR

About The Position

This employee performs timely, professional equipment setups, generally involving highly technical equipment such as ventilators, monitors, and CPAP units. The role also provides technical assistance with equipment and may include setup of all types of oxygen equipment. Patient education is an integral part of patient care and is provided according to patient needs and Lincare policy, frequently in patients’ homes. The employee conducts patient assessments, maintains knowledge of respiratory homecare techniques and relevant respiratory therapy concepts, follows applicable safety and regulatory procedures, facilitates prescription collection, and maintains complete, organized patient records in compliance with accreditation standards. The position requires use of a personal vehicle and includes scheduled evening and weekend on-call responsibilities, with timely response required. The employee represents Lincare through professional appearance, patient care activities, and written reports. Candidates must be authorized within their scope of practice to provide patient care services offered by Lincare and must maintain applicable certification, registration, or licensure. Qualified clinicians may include respiratory therapists and, subject to state law and requirements, nurses, paramedics, EMTs, and other clinicians. Lincare offers ongoing training and advancement opportunities, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, an employee referral program, and employee discounts.

Requirements

Familiarity with equipment and services provided in home healthcare or other patient care experience is required for Level 1.
At least two years of home healthcare experience is required for Level 2.
At least three years of home healthcare experience is required for Level 3; Level 3 employees may be involved in training other Healthcare Specialists.
Excellent human relations skills to interact with doctors, other referral sources, and patients.
Computer literacy.
Authorization within the applicable scope of practice to provide Lincare patient care services.
Completion of all training and education required for the applicable certification, registration, and/or license.
Maintain certification, registration, or licensure by the applicable state and/or national board governing clinical practice, or as otherwise permitted by law.
CRTs and RRTs are qualified for this position in all states.
A valid driver's license and use of a personal vehicle are required.
Depending on state requirements, CRTs and RRTs may need current National Board of Respiratory Care credentials in addition to a valid state license.
Subject to state law and regulation, RNs, LPNs, LVNs, paramedics, EMTs, and other clinicians may qualify.
Subject to state requirements and management approval, exceptions may allow a person who does not meet all listed certifications and training requirements to be hired if they are authorized to practice respiratory therapy under applicable state law.

Responsibilities

Set up highly technical equipment, including ventilators, monitors, and CPAP units, in a timely and professional manner.
Provide technical assistance with equipment and set up oxygen equipment as needed.
Provide patient education based on patient needs and Lincare policy, frequently in patients’ homes.
Perform complete and professional patient assessments in accordance with Lincare policies and procedures.
Maintain current knowledge of respiratory homecare techniques and relevant respiratory therapy concepts.
Follow applicable safety and regulatory policies and procedures, including General Safety, OSHA, DOT driving safety, FDA, and emergency planning requirements.
Represent Lincare through professional appearance, patient care activities, and written reports.
Facilitate prescription collection.
Maintain complete and organized patient records in compliance with accreditation standards.
Work scheduled evening and weekend on-call shifts and respond in a timely manner.
Use a personal vehicle for job duties.