Full Time

Respiratory Therapist / Nurse

Lincare
Full-time
Hospitals and Health Care
Fort Myers, FL
???* / year

Job Description

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 well
Job 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

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