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Driver's Licenseunmatched

Emergency Planningunmatched

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FDA (Food and Drug Administration)unmatched

Healthcareunmatched

Home Careunmatched

Medical Recordsunmatched

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Patient Educationunmatched

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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
        
        Work Experience
        Level 1 - Familiar with equipment and services provided in the home healthcare setting, or other patient care, Required
        Level 2 - Minimum of two years in home healthcare, Required
        Level 3 - Minimum of three years in home healthcare
        May be involved in training of other Healthcare Specialists, Required
        Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
        excellent human relations to interface with doctors, other referral sources, and patients
        computer literate
        clinician authorized within scope of practice (as established by applicable state law or if none, by the applicable national board) to provide all patient care services offered by Lincare from time to time
        Subject to state law/regulation, RNs, LPNs, LVNs, paramedics, EMTs, and other clinicians may also be qualified for this position
        If applicable, based on the requirements of state, in addition to a valid state license, current National Board of Respiratory Care Credentials may also be required for
        CRTs and RRTs.
        Subject to State requirements and management approval, on an exception basis,
        a person may be hired that does not meet all the above certifications and training, but practices respiratory therapy as authorized by applicable state law
        Licenses and Certifications
        Must have completed all training/education required to obtain requisite certification, registration, and/or license described below, Required
        Must remain certified, registered, or licensed by the applicable state and/or
        national board governing clinical practice or as otherwise permitted by law
        In all states, CRTs and RRTs are qualified for this position, 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.
        
        Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

ICU/Critical Care Registered Nurse (ICU RN) in Ruston, LA - Local or Travel - 13 Weeks SnapCare

Ruston, LA26 days ago

$36–$65

Respiratory Therapist / Nurse

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