Respiratory Therapist / Nurse

About the Role

This employee performs equipment setups in a timely and professional manner, including highly technical equipment such as ventilators, monitors, CPAP units, and all types of oxygen equipment. The role also involves providing technical assistance with equipment and delivering patient education as an integral part of patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient education according to 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 in the Safety & Regulatory Manual regarding General Safety, OSHA (including proper use of Personal Protective Equipment), DOT (driving safety), FDA, and Emergency Planning.
• Represents Lincare through professional personal appearance, patient care activities, and the content of written reports.
• Facilitates prescription collection.
• Maintains patient records in a complete and organized manner in compliance with accreditation standards.
• Works on-call evenings and weekends as scheduled; frequency is determined by center size and the number of employees available to share the responsibility. Must respond in a timely manner.

Requirements

• Requires use of a personal vehicle with a valid driver's license.