Respiratory Therapist / Nurse
Company: Lincare Inc.
Location: Saint Cloud
Posted on: January 22, 2025
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Job Description:
The Health Care Specialist performs equipment setups in a timely
and professional manner. This employee is generally responsible for
the setup of highly technical equipment such as ventilators,
monitors, and CPAP units. The Health Care Specialist also provides
technical assistance with equipment and may end up performing setup
of all types of oxygen equipment as well.Offering $25.00 - $40.00
per hourProvides patient education as an intricate part of the
patient care activity according to the patient's need and policy,
frequently in the patient's homeRequires use of a personal vehicle
with a valid driver's licensePerforms complete and professional
patient assessments in accordance with 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 the company through professional
personal appearance, patient care activities, and content of
written reportsFacilitates prescription collectionMaintains patient
records incomplete and organized manner in compliance with
accreditation standardsWork on-call after hours and weekends as
neededFrequency is determined by the center size and the number of
employees available to share in the responsibilityMust respond in a
timely mannerRequirements:Level 1 - Familiar with equipment and
services provided in the home health care setting, or other
experience in patient careLevel 2 - Minimum of two years experience
in home health careLevel 3 - Minimum of three years experience in
home health careMay be involved in the training of other Health
care SpecialistsMust have excellent human relations skills to
interface with doctors, other referral sources, and patientsMust be
computer literateMust have completed all training/education
required to obtain requisite certification, registration, and/or
license described belowMust be a clinician authorized within
his/her 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 the company from time to timeMust
remain certified, registered, or licensed by the applicable state
and/or national board governing his/her clinical practice or as
otherwise permitted by lawIn all states CRTs and RRTs are qualified
for this positionSubject to state law/regulation RNs, LPNs, LVNs,
paramedics, EMTs, and other clinicians may also be qualified for
this positionIf applicable, based on the requirements of the state,
in addition to a valid state license, the current National Board of
Respiratory Care Credentials may also be required for CRTs and
RRTsSubject to State requirements and management approval,
Candidates may be hired who do not meet all the above
certifications and training, but practice respiratory therapy as
authorized by applicable state lawmust frequently lift and/or move
up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 50
poundsby Jobble
Keywords: Lincare Inc., Saint Cloud , Respiratory Therapist / Nurse, Healthcare , Saint Cloud, Minnesota
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