Respiratory Therapist / Nurse

Lincare Holdings; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincare Holdings is seeking a field clinician to perform timely setups for ventilators, monitors, CPAP units and other oxygen equipment in patients' homes. You will educate patients, conduct assessments, and ensure accuracy of documentation while adhering to safety standards.

Role requires a valid driver's license and access to a personal vehicle, with on-call coverage evenings/weekends as needed. Requires familiarity with home healthcare practices and professional patient interaction.

Qualifications

• Excellent human relations to interface with doctors, other referral sources, and patients
• Computer literate
• Clinician authorized within scope of practice (as established by applicable state law)
• Must have valid driver's license and access to personal vehicle

Responsibilities

• Provides patient education as part of patient care in home settings
• Performs complete and professional patient assessments according to policies
• Keeps updated on respiratory homecare techniques
• Follows Safety & Regulatory Manual policies (OSHA, DOT, FDA, Emergency Planning)
• Represents Lincare through professional appearance and written reports
• Facilitates prescription collection and maintains patient records
• On-call evenings and weekends as scheduled

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
• 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

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, RequiredLevel 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
• Computer literate
• 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