Respiratory Therapist / Nurse

Lincare•Boone, NC

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 employee may also set up all types of oxygen equipment and provide technical assistance with 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 complete, professional patient assessments in accordance with Lincare policies and procedures, maintains current knowledge of respiratory homecare techniques and relevant respiratory therapy concepts, facilitates prescription collection, and maintains complete, organized patient records in compliance with accreditation standards. The employee follows applicable safety and regulatory policies, including General Safety, OSHA, DOT driving safety, FDA, and emergency planning requirements. The position represents Lincare through professional appearance, patient care, and written reports. The employee works scheduled on-call evenings and weekends, with frequency determined by center size and the number of employees sharing the responsibility. Timely response is required. Depending on experience and qualifications, the employee may be involved in training other Healthcare Specialists. The clinician must be authorized within the scope of practice established by applicable law to provide Lincare patient care services. State law and management approval may permit exceptions to certain certification or training requirements.

Requirements

Use of a personal vehicle and a valid driver’s license.
Excellent human relations skills to interface 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.
CRTs and RRTs are qualified for the position in all states.
Where applicable under state law or regulation, current National Board of Respiratory Care credentials may also be required for CRTs and RRTs.
Experience requirements vary by level: Level 1 requires familiarity with home healthcare equipment and services or other patient care; Level 2 requires a minimum of two years in home healthcare; Level 3 requires a minimum of three years in home healthcare.

Responsibilities

Set up highly technical equipment, including ventilators, monitors, and CPAP units, in a timely and professional manner.
Set up oxygen equipment as needed and provide technical assistance with equipment.
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 and procedures, including General Safety, OSHA, 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 on-call evenings and weekends and respond in a timely manner.
Potentially train other Healthcare Specialists, depending on experience and role level.