Respiratory Therapist / Nurse

Lincare•West Plains, MO

About The Position

This employee performs equipment setups in a timely and professional manner. The role generally involves setting up highly technical equipment such as ventilators, monitors, and CPAP units, providing technical assistance with equipment, and potentially setting 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 conducts patient assessments, maintains knowledge of respiratory homecare techniques and respiratory therapy concepts, follows applicable safety and regulatory policies, represents Lincare professionally, facilitates prescription collection, and maintains organized patient records. On-call work in the evenings and on weekends is required on a scheduled basis, with frequency dependent on center size and staffing; timely response is expected.

Requirements

Familiarity with equipment and services provided in a home healthcare setting 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 may be involved in training other Healthcare Specialists.
Excellent human relations skills to interact with doctors, referral sources, and patients.
Computer literacy.
Authorization within the clinician’s scope of practice, as established by applicable state law or, if none, the applicable national board, to provide patient care services offered by Lincare.
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.

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 & Regulatory Manual policies concerning general safety, OSHA and personal protective equipment, DOT driving safety, FDA requirements, and emergency planning.
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.