RT, Virtual-Vent

Job DescriptionThis employee performs monthly vent check assessments in a timely and professional manner. They are generally responsible for the completion of the vent check assessment and supply order. The employee is also responsible for logging and tracking appropriate patient/vent information.JOB FUNCTIONSPerforms remote vent checks in a timely and professional mannerGenerally responsible for completing vent checks, logging information following the correct processes in place, and communication to the centers and Regional Healthcare ManagersProvides patient education as an intricate part of the patient care activity according to the patient need and Lincare policyMaintains 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 Lincare through professional personal appearance, patient care activities, and content of written reportsFacilitates prescription collectionMaintains patient records in complete and organized manner in compliance with accreditation standardsJob RequirementsWork ExperienceFamiliar with equipment and services provided in the home healthcare setting or other experience in patient care RequiredMust complete 1 week of field training with a center RTLevel 1 - Familiar with equipment and services provided in the home healthcare setting or other experience in patient careLevel 2 - Minimum, two years of experience in home healthcareLevel 3 - Minimum, three years of experience in home healthcareMay be involved in training of other Healthcare SpecialistsKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesMust have excellent human relations skills to interface with doctors, other referral sources and patientsMust be computer literateLicenses and CertificationsMust 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 Lincare from time to timeWill be required to obtain additional State licensing for States assignedMust remain certified, registered, or licensed by the applicable state and/or national board governing his/her clinical practice or as otherwise permitted by lawJob DetailsJob Type: Full-timeCategory: Clinical/Nursing