Respiratory Therapist / Nurse

Lincare Holdings; Lake Havasu City (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral program

Training and advancement opportunities

Job summary

Lincare Holdings seeks a qualified Respiratory Care Specialist to perform equipment setups and related patient care in home healthcare settings. The role includes educating patients, assessing needs, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance while coordinating with clinical teams.

The position requires two to three years in home healthcare or related settings, state-registered credentials (CRTs/RRTs as applicable), and the ability to travel to patients' homes with a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Level 1–3 home healthcare experience, required
• CRT or RRT credentials required for applicable states
• Respect for state regulations and clinical practice standards

Responsibilities

• Provides patient education as part of care in patients' homes
• Performs complete and professional patient assessments
• Maintains current knowledge of respiratory homecare techniques
• Adheres to Safety & Regulatory Manual: OSHA, DOT, FDA, Emergency Planning
• Represents Lincare professionally in person and in reports
• Maintains patient records to accreditation standards
• On-call evenings and weekends as scheduled

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Clinical scope knowledge

Education

CRT or RRT certification

Job description

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

• Generally responsible for the setup of highlytechnical equipment such as ventilators, monitors, and CPAP units
  
  
  
  • Also responsible for providing technicalassistance 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 andLincare 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 writtenreports


• 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 andthe number of employees available to share in the responsibility
  
  
  • Must respond in a timely manner
  
  
  
  

Work Experience

• Level 1 - Familiar with equipment and services provided in the home healthcaresetting, 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 involvedin training of other Healthcare Specialists, Required
  
  
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• excellent human relations to interface with doctors, other referral sources, andpatients


• computer literate


• clinician authorized within scope of practice (as established by applicable state lawor if none, by the applicable national board) to provide all patient care services offered by Lincarefrom 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 avalid 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/educationrequired to obtain requisite certification,registration, and/or license described below,Required


• Must remain certified, registered, orlicensed by the applicable state and/or
  national board governing clinicalpractice or as otherwise permitted by law


• In all states, CRTs and RRTs are qualifiedfor 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.