Respiratory Therapist / Nurse

About the role

This employee performs equipment setups in a timely and professional manner, and is generally responsible for the setup of highly technical equipment such as ventilators, monitors, and CPAP units.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical assistance with equipment
• Performs setup of all types of oxygen equipment as needed
• Provides patient education as an intricate part of the patient care activity according to the patient need and Lincare policy, frequently in patients' homes
• 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, DOT, 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

Requirements

• Use of a personal vehicle with a valid driver's license

Schedule

Works on-call evenings and weekends on an as scheduled basis, with frequency determined by the center size and the number of employees available to share in the responsibility. Must respond in a timely manner.