Respiratory Therapist / Nurse

Lincare; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincare in Nashville is seeking a field-based Equipment Setup Technician to install ventilators, monitors and CPAP units in patients' homes, ensuring proper operation and safety.

The role involves providing patient education, conducting assessments, and maintaining compliant records; on-call duties may apply, with a valid driver's license and reliable vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Sets up technical medical equipment (ventilators, monitors, CPAP units) in patients' homes.
• Provides patient education as part of patient care.
• Performs patient assessments per Lincare policy.
• Maintains patient records in a complete and organized manner per accreditation standards.
• Occasional 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