Respiratory Therapist / Nurse

Lincare•Elizabethtown, KY

About The Position

This employee performs equipment setups in a timely and professional manner and is generally responsible for setting up highly technical equipment such as ventilators, monitors, and CPAP units. The role also provides technical assistance with equipment and may include setting up all types of oxygen equipment. The position provides patient education as an integral part of patient care, according to patient needs and Lincare policy, frequently in patients’ homes. It requires use of a personal vehicle and a valid driver’s license. The employee performs patient assessments, maintains knowledge of respiratory homecare techniques and related concepts, follows applicable safety and regulatory procedures, represents Lincare professionally, facilitates prescription collection, and maintains complete, organized patient records in compliance with accreditation standards. The employee works on call during evenings and weekends on a scheduled basis. On-call frequency depends on center size and the number of employees available to share the responsibility, and responses must be timely. Lincare offers ongoing training and advancement opportunities, along with a range of employee benefits.

Requirements

Work experience Level 1: Familiarity with equipment and services provided in home healthcare, or other patient care experience; required.
Work experience Level 2: Minimum of two years in home healthcare; required.
Work experience Level 3: Minimum of three years in home healthcare; may be involved in training other Healthcare Specialists; required.
Excellent human relations skills to interface with doctors, other referral sources, and patients.
Computer literacy.
Authorization within the clinician’s scope of practice, as established by applicable state law or, if none, by the applicable national board, to provide patient care services offered by Lincare.
Completion of all training and education required to obtain the requisite 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.
A personal vehicle and valid driver’s license are required.
Depending on state requirements, current National Board of Respiratory Care credentials may also be required for CRTs and RRTs, in addition to a valid state license.
Subject to state law or regulation, RNs, LPNs, LVNs, paramedics, EMTs, and other clinicians may also qualify for the position.

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 procedures concerning general safety, OSHA, 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 evening and weekend on-call shifts and respond in a timely manner.
May participate in training other Healthcare Specialists.