Respiratory Therapist / Nurse - Temple, TX

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 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' 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