Respiratory Therapist​/Nurse

This employee performs equipment setups in a timely and professional manner.

• Generally responsible for the setup of equipment such as high flow chest wall oscillations devices, cough assists, INR monitors, and nebulizers
• Also responsible for providing technical assistance with equipment
• Incumbents may perform setup of all types of oxygen equipment as well

• Provides patient education as an intricate part of the patient care activity according to the patient need and Lincare policy, frequently in patients home
  • Requires use of a personal vehicle with a valid driver's license
• 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
• Maintains patient records in complete and organized manner in compliance with company policy and 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

Experience

• Level 1 - Familiar with equipment and services provided in the home healthcare setting, or other experience in patient care, Required
• Level 2 - Minimum of two years in home healthcare, Required

• Must have excellent human relations to interface with doctors, other referral sources, and patients
• Must be computer literate
• Must be a clinician authorized within his/her scope of practice, as established by applicable state law, to provide patient care services offered by Lincare

• Must have completed all training/education required to obtain requisite license described, Required
• Must remain licensed by the applicable state board governing his/her clinical practice (LPN/LVN), Required

Lincare offers employees a variety of competitive benefits that include ongoing training and advancement opportunities. Employees can also qualify for comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as paid time off, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, and other benefits. There are also a generous employee referral program and a wide array of employee discounts to take advantage of.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings
• Tuition reimbursement
• Other benefits
• Generous employee referral program
• Wide array employee discounts

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Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

Lincare is an equal opportunity employer, access and affirmative action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Lincare provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Because Lincare believes in providing a safe work environment, we conduct drug and background checks in our recruiting/hiring processes.

AA/EOE, M/F/Disabled/Veterans