Respiratory Therapist / Nurse

Lincare•FORT MYERS, FL

About The Position

This employee performs timely, professional equipment setups, generally involving highly technical equipment such as ventilators, monitors, and CPAP units, and provides technical assistance with equipment. The role may also include setup of 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 position 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, and follows applicable safety and regulatory policies. The role also involves prescription collection and maintaining complete, organized patient records in compliance with accreditation standards. Employees work scheduled on-call evenings and weekends and must respond in a timely manner. Candidates must meet the applicable clinical practice authorization, training, certification, registration, or licensure requirements. In all states, CRTs and RRTs qualify for the position. Depending on state law and requirements, other clinicians—including RNs, LPNs, LVNs, paramedics, and EMTs—may also qualify. Current National Board of Respiratory Care credentials may be required for CRTs and RRTs, depending on state requirements. Exceptions may be permitted subject to state requirements and management approval.

Requirements

Level 1: Familiarity with equipment and services provided in a home healthcare setting, or other patient care experience.
Level 2: At least two years of home healthcare experience.
Level 3: At least three years of home healthcare experience; may be involved in training other Healthcare Specialists.
Excellent human relations skills for interacting 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 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 the position in all states; additional credentials may apply depending on state requirements.
Valid driver’s license and use of a personal vehicle.

Responsibilities

Set up highly technical respiratory equipment, including ventilators, monitors, and CPAP units, in a timely and professional manner.
Provide technical assistance with equipment and, as needed, set up oxygen equipment.
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 safety and regulatory policies, including 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.
May participate in training other Healthcare Specialists.