Respiratory Therapist / Nurse

Lincare•West Hartford, CT

About The Position

This employee performs timely, professional equipment setups, generally involving highly technical equipment such as ventilators, monitors, and CPAP units. The role may also include setting up all types of oxygen equipment and providing 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 position 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; and follows applicable safety and regulatory policies. The employee represents Lincare through professional appearance, patient care, and written reports, facilitates prescription collection, and maintains complete, organized patient records in compliance with accreditation standards. Scheduled on-call evening and weekend work is required, with frequency depending on center size and the number of employees sharing the responsibility. The employee must respond in a timely manner.

Requirements

Must have completed 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.
Must be authorized within the scope of practice established by applicable state law, or by the applicable national board if state law does not establish the scope, to provide Lincare patient care services.
Must have a valid driver’s license and use a personal vehicle.
Must have excellent human relations skills to interface with doctors, other referral sources, and patients.
Must be computer literate.
Level 1: Familiarity with equipment and services provided in home healthcare or other patient care is required.
Level 2: A minimum of two years in home healthcare is required.
If applicable under state requirements, CRTs and RRTs may also need current National Board of Respiratory Care credentials in addition to a valid state license.
Subject to state law and management approval, an exception may allow hiring someone who does not meet all listed certifications and training if they practice respiratory therapy as authorized by applicable state law.

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 and regulatory policies, including those concerning general safety, OSHA and 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 on-call evenings and weekends and respond in a timely manner.
May be involved in training other Healthcare Specialists, depending on experience level.