Respiratory Therapist / Nurse

Lincare•North Little Rock, AR

About The Position

This employee performs equipment setups in a timely and professional manner and is generally responsible for setting up highly technical equipment such as ventilators, monitors, and CPAP units. The employee also provides technical assistance with equipment and may set up 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 role requires use of a personal vehicle and a valid driver’s license. The employee performs patient assessments, maintains knowledge of respiratory homecare techniques and relevant respiratory therapy concepts, follows safety and regulatory policies, facilitates prescription collection, and maintains organized patient records in compliance with accreditation standards. The role includes scheduled evening and weekend on-call work, with a timely response required.

Requirements

Work experience Level 1: Familiarity with equipment and services provided in home healthcare or other patient care is required.
Work experience Level 2: A minimum of two years in home healthcare is required.
Work experience Level 3: A minimum of three years in home healthcare is required.
Excellent human relations skills to interface with doctors, other referral sources, and patients.
Computer literacy.
Must be a clinician authorized within the scope of practice established by applicable state law or, if none, by the applicable national board to provide Lincare’s patient care services.
Must have completed all training and education required to obtain the requisite certification, registration, and/or license.
Must remain certified, registered, or licensed 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 this position.
A valid driver’s license and use of a personal vehicle are required.

Nice To Haves

Subject to state law or regulation, RNs, LPNs, LVNs, paramedics, EMTs, and other clinicians may also qualify for the position.
Where applicable under state requirements, CRTs and RRTs may also need current National Board of Respiratory Care credentials.
Subject to state requirements and management approval, an exception may allow hiring a person who does not meet all stated certifications and training requirements but practices respiratory therapy as authorized by 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.
Educate patients according to their 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 policies and procedures for general safety, OSHA, personal protective equipment, DOT driving safety, FDA, and emergency planning.
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 assist in training other Healthcare Specialists, depending on experience level.