Respiratory Therapist / Nurse

Lincare; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincare is hiring for a position involving the setup of technical respiratory equipment like ventilators and CPAP units in Kingsport, Tennessee. This role includes providing education to patients in their homes and requires a valid driver's license for transportation. The incumbent will handle patient records and ensure compliance with Lincare policies. Candidates must be prepared for on-call duties during evenings and weekends as needed. Professional appearance and patient interaction are key elements of this role.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and use of a personal vehicle for patient education.
• Knowledge of respiratory homecare techniques and concepts.

Responsibilities

• Setup of technical equipment such as ventilators and monitors.
• Provide patient education based on needs and policies.
• Maintain patient records in compliance with standards.
• On-call evenings and weekends as scheduled.

Job description

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

Equipment Setup Responsibilities

• 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
• Facilitates prescription collection
• 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