Respiratory Therapist / Nurse

Lincare•Montgomery, AL

About The Position

This employee performs timely, professional equipment setups, generally involving highly technical equipment such as ventilators, monitors, and CPAP units, and provides technical assistance with equipment. The role may also include setting up all types of oxygen equipment. The employee provides patient education as part of patient care, frequently in patients’ homes, and performs complete patient assessments in accordance with Lincare policies and procedures. The employee maintains knowledge of respiratory homecare techniques and relevant respiratory therapy concepts, follows applicable safety and regulatory policies, facilitates prescription collection, and maintains complete, organized patient records in compliance with accreditation standards. The position requires use of a personal vehicle and a valid driver’s license, professional representation of Lincare, and scheduled evening and weekend on-call work with timely responses.

Requirements

Use of a personal vehicle and a valid driver’s license.
Excellent human relations skills for interacting with doctors, other referral sources, and patients.
Computer literacy.
Authorization within the applicable scope of practice to provide patient care services offered by Lincare.
Completion of all training and education required to obtain 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.
In all states, CRTs and RRTs are qualified for the position.
Depending on state requirements, current National Board of Respiratory Care credentials may also be required for CRTs and RRTs, in addition to a valid state license.
Level 1: Familiarity with equipment and services provided in home healthcare or other patient care is required.
Level 2: A minimum of two years in home healthcare is required.
Level 3: A minimum of three years in home healthcare; may be involved in training other Healthcare Specialists.

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 according to 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, including General Safety, OSHA, personal protective equipment, DOT driving safety, FDA, and emergency planning requirements.
Represent Lincare professionally through personal 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.
May participate in training other Healthcare Specialists.