Respiratory Therapist / Nurse

Lincare; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A health care services company in Pensacola is seeking a Health Care Specialist to perform equipment setups and provide technical assistance for respiratory equipment. This entry-level role involves patient education and maintaining patient records. The candidate must have a valid driver's license and vehicle, with an understanding of respiratory homecare practices. Full-time position with on-call responsibilities required.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position requiring valid driver's license and vehicle.
• Current knowledge of respiratory homecare and relevant therapy concepts is needed.
• Ability to maintain patient records in compliance with accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform equipment setups for patients in a professional manner.
• Provide patient education tailored to individual needs.
• Maintain patient records accurately and in an organized manner.
• Work on-call after hours and weekends as needed.

Skills

Patient education

Technical assistance with equipment

Patient assessments

Knowledge of respiratory therapy

Driving safety

Job description

Overview

The Health Care Specialist performs equipment setups in a timely and professional manner. This employee is generally responsible for the setup of highly technical equipment such as ventilators, monitors, and CPAP units. The Health Care Specialist also provides technical assistance with equipment and may end up performing setup of all types of oxygen equipment as well.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient education as an intricate part of the patient care activity according to the patient's need and policy, frequently in the patient's home
• Requires use of a personal vehicle with a valid driver\'s license
• Performs complete and professional patient assessments in accordance with 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 the company through professional personal appearance, patient care activities, and content of written reports
• Facilitates prescription collection
• Maintains patient records incomplete and organized manner in compliance with accreditation standards
• Work on-call after hours and weekends as needed
• Frequency is determined by the center size and the number of employees available to share in the responsibility
• Must respond in a timely manner

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care