Respiratory Therapist / Nurse

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 unitsAlso responsible for providing technical assistance with equipmentIncumbent may perform setup of all types of oxygen equipment as wellJob Functions Provides patient education as an intricate part of the patient care activity according to the patient need and Lincare policy, frequently in patients' homesRequires use of a personal vehicle with a valid driver's licensePerforms complete and professional patient assessments in accordance with Lincare policies and proceduresMaintains current knowledge of respiratory homecare techniques and relevant respiratory therapy conceptsFollows 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 PlanningRepresents Lincare through professional personal appearance, patient care activities, and content of written reportsFacilitates prescription collectionMaintains patient records in complete and organized manner in compliance with accreditation standardsWorks on-call evenings and weekends on an as scheduled basisFrequency is determined by the center size and the number of employees available to share in the responsibilityMust respond in a timely manner