Respiratory Therapist / Nurse

Lincare Holdings Inc.; Hannibal (MO); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincare is seeking a field-based Respiratory Care Specialist to perform equipment setup and patient assessments in home settings. You will educate patients on device use, ensure device functioning, and document care in accordance with policy and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities include maintaining safety protocols, staying current with home healthcare practices, and available on-call coverage as needed. A valid driver's license and state credentials are required.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with home healthcare equipment and services.
• Ability to perform patient assessments and maintain records.
• Knowledge of safety, OSHA, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient education as part of care, often in patients' homes.
• Performs complete and professional patient assessments.
• Maintains current knowledge of respiratory homecare techniques.
• Follows Safety & Regulatory Manual policies (OSHA, DOT, FDA).
• Represents Lincare with professional appearance and documentation.
• Maintains patient records per accreditation standards.
• Works on-call evenings and weekends as scheduled.

Skills

Equipment setup

Patient education

Communication

Driving license

Home healthcare

Education

Respiratory Therapist credentials (CRTs/RRTs)

Job description

This employee performs equipment setups in a timely and professional manner.

• Generally responsible for the setup of highly technical equipment such as ventilators, monitors, and CPAP units
  • Also responsible for providing technical assistance with equipment
  • Incumbent may perform setup of all types of oxygen equipment as well

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provides patient education as an intricate part of the patient care activity according to the patient need and Lincare policy, frequently in patients' homes
  • Requires use of a personal vehicle with a valid driver's license
• Performs complete and professional patient assessments in accordance with Lincare policies and procedures
• Maintains current knowledge of respiratory homecare techniques and relevant respiratory therapy concepts
• Follows applicable policies and procedures of the Safety & Regulatory Manual regarding General Safety, OSHA (includes the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment), DOT (driving safety), FDA, and Emergency Planning
• Represents Lincare through professional personal appearance, patient care activities, and content of written reports
• Maintains patient records in complete and organized manner in compliance with accreditation standards
• Works on-call evenings and weekends on an as scheduled basis
  • Frequency is determined by the center size and the number of employees available to share in the responsibility
  • Must respond in a timely manner

Qualifications

Work Experience

• Level 1 - Familiar with equipment and services provided in the home healthcare setting, or other patient care, Required
• Level 2 - Minimum of two years in home healthcare, Required
• Level 3 - Minimum of three years in home healthcare
  • May be involved in training of other Healthcare Specialists, Required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• excellent human relations to interface with doctors, other referral sources, and patients
• clinician authorized within scope of practice (as established by applicable state law or if none, by the applicable national board) to provide all patient care services offered by Lincare from time to time
• Subject to state law/regulation, RNs, LPNs, LVNs, paramedics, EMTs, and other clinicians may also be qualified for this position
  • If applicable, based on the requirements of state, in addition to a valid state license, current National Board of Respiratory Care Credentials may also be required for CRTs and RRTs.
  • Subject to State requirements and management approval, on an exception basis, a person may be hired that does not meet all the above certifications and training, but practices respiratory therapy as authorized by applicable state law

Licenses and Certifications

• Must have completed all training/education required to obtain requisite certification, registration, and/or license described below, Required
• Must remain certified, registered, or licensed by the applicable state and/or national board governing clinical practice or as otherwise permitted by law
• In all states, CRTs and RRTs are qualified for this position, Required

Lincare offers employees a variety of competitive benefits that include ongoing training and advancement opportunities. Employees can also qualify for comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as paid time off, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, and other benefits. There are also a generous employee referral program and a wide array of employee discounts to take advantage of.

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