Respiratory Therapist / Nurse

Lincare•Little Rock, AR

About The Position

This employee performs timely, professional setups of highly technical respiratory equipment, including ventilators, monitors, and CPAP units, and provides technical assistance with equipment. The role may also include setting up all types of oxygen equipment. The position provides patient education and complete patient assessments in accordance with patient needs and Lincare policies and procedures, frequently in patients’ homes. It also requires maintaining current knowledge of respiratory homecare techniques and related concepts, facilitating prescription collection, and maintaining organized, complete patient records that comply with accreditation standards. The employee represents Lincare professionally through their appearance, patient care, and written reports, and follows applicable safety and regulatory procedures. The role requires use of a personal vehicle and a valid driver’s license. The employee works scheduled on-call evenings and weekends and must respond promptly. On-call frequency depends on center size and the number of employees available to share the responsibility.

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 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 applies, by the applicable national board, to provide patient care services offered by Lincare.
Subject to state law or regulation, qualified clinicians may include RNs, LPNs, LVNs, paramedics, EMTs, and others.
Where required by state rules, CRTs and RRTs may need current National Board for Respiratory Care credentials in addition to a valid state license.
Must have completed the training or education required to obtain the requisite certification, registration, and/or license.
Must remain certified, registered, or licensed by the applicable state or national board governing clinical practice, or as otherwise permitted by law.
CRTs and RRTs are qualified for this position in all states.
Requires a personal vehicle and a valid driver’s license.

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 and procedures, including General Safety, OSHA and proper use of Personal Protective Equipment, DOT driving safety, FDA requirements, and Emergency Planning.
Represent Lincare through professional 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 be involved in training other Healthcare Specialists at Level 3.