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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
- Alsoresponsible for providing technical assistance with equipment
- Incumbents may perform setup of all types ofoxygen equipment as well
JOB FUNCTIONS
- Provides patient education as an intricate part of the patient care activity according to the patient need andLincare 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 writtenreports
- Facilitates prescription collection
- Maintains patient records in complete and organized manner in compliance with company policy andaccreditation standards
- Works on-call evenings and weekends on an as-scheduled basis
- Frequency is determined by the center size andthe 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 healthcaresetting, or other experience in patient care, Required
- Level 2 - Minimum of two years in home healthcare, Required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- 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 statelaw, to provide patient care services offered by Lincare
Licenses and Certifications
- Must have completed all training/educationrequired to obtain requisite licensedescribed,
Required - Must remain licensed by the applicablestate board governing his/her clinicalpractice (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. |
Lincare Holdings
paid time off, tuition reimbursement
May 26, 2026