JOB REQUIREMENTS: This employee is responsible for participating in the
performance of the day-to-day activities of the Respiratory Care
Department, including but not limited to therapy procedures, in service
education, tracheotomy and ventilator management and weaning, as well as
interdisciplinary care with both core and ancillary staff. This employee
is also responsible for the completion of the therapist\'s duties both
for general population of the facility, as well as home care when
necessary. * Performs any and or all duties of the respiratory care
program as required * Adheres to Policy and Procedure * Adheres to
work schedule * Also responsible for assisting in emergency coverage
when the need arises * Consults with family members, physicians, and
other health care professionals as appropriate * Takes on active role
in in-service education of employees as well as the community * Assist
with Q.A. and other reports as requested * Assists with on call for
company needs * Provides updates consistently to supervisor for changes
and patient status * Participates in checking for safety, care, and
cleaning of equipment and maintenance of the department * KEY
INTERFACES * Patients & Patient families * Unit
Pulmonologist/Physician/Nurse Practitioner * Facility staff
(physical/speech/occupational therapy, social services, nursing, core
care group) * Regional Hospitals & Home care (referral sources) *
Respiratory Therapy Staff/Peers * Unit Manager * REQUIRED CRITICAL
BEHAVIORS * Will need to cope with the demands of both patients and
families * Will need to maintain patient and employee confidentiality
* Must demonstrate professional demeanor and appearance * Must have
ability to gain and maintain thorough knowledge of paperwork and apply
policy and procedure appropriately Lincare is an equal opportunity
employer, access and affirmative action employer. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race,
color, religion, creed, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran
status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other
characteristic protected by law. AA/EOE, M/F/Disabled/Veterans
***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:
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