Respiratory Therapist / Nurse

Lincare•Montgomery, AL

About The Position

This employee performs equipment setups in a timely and professional manner, generally setting up highly technical equipment such as ventilators, monitors, and CPAP units. The role also provides technical assistance with equipment and may involve 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 performs patient assessments, maintains knowledge of respiratory homecare techniques and relevant respiratory therapy concepts, follows applicable safety and regulatory policies, represents Lincare professionally, facilitates prescription collection, and maintains patient records in compliance with accreditation standards. Evening and weekend on-call work is required on a scheduled basis, with frequency depending on center size and the number of employees available to share the responsibility. Timely responses are required.

Requirements

Level 1: Familiarity with equipment and services provided in home healthcare or other patient care settings is required.
Level 2: A minimum of two years in home healthcare is required.
Level 3: A minimum of three years in home healthcare is required; may be involved in training other Healthcare Specialists.
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 patient care services offered by Lincare.
Must complete all training and education required to obtain the applicable 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.
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, personal protective equipment, DOT driving safety, FDA requirements, 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.