Respiratory Therapist / Nurse

Lincare•Elizabethtown, KY

About The Position

This employee performs timely, professional equipment setups, generally involving 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 applicable safety and regulatory policies, represents Lincare professionally, facilitates prescription collection, and maintains complete, organized patient records in compliance with accreditation standards. The employee works scheduled on-call evenings and weekends and must respond in a timely manner.

Requirements

Level 1: Familiarity with equipment and services provided in home healthcare, or other patient care experience, required.
Level 2: At least two years of home healthcare experience required.
Level 3: At least three years of home healthcare experience; may be involved in training other Healthcare Specialists, required.
Excellent human relations skills to interact with doctors, other referral sources, and patients.
Computer literacy.
Must be a clinician authorized within the applicable scope of practice to provide patient care services offered by Lincare.
Must complete the training or education required to obtain the requisite certification, registration, and/or license.
Must 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.

Responsibilities

Perform timely and professional setups of technical equipment, including ventilators, monitors, and CPAP units.
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 policies and procedures covering general safety, OSHA, 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 on-call evenings and weekends and respond in a timely manner.