Respiratory Therapist / Nurse

Lincare Holdings; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincare Holdings in Omaha, Nebraska is seeking a dedicated professional to perform equipment setups, including ventilators and oxygen units. The role requires providing patient education and maintaining records according to accreditation standards.

Incumbents must hold a valid driver's license and possess up-to-date knowledge of respiratory homecare practices. This position involves on-call work during evenings and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license required.
• Current knowledge of respiratory homecare techniques.

Responsibilities

• Perform equipment setups for patients, including technical assistance.
• Provide patient education in accordance with Lincare policies.
• Maintain patient records in compliance with accreditation standards.

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