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HCS - BiPortal Vent
full-time•Enid
About this role
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
Qualifications
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
- 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
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
What you'll do
- The employee is responsible for setting up highly technical equipment such as ventilators and monitors, providing technical assistance, and performing patient assessments. They also maintain patient records and facilitate prescription collection.
About Lincare
Lincare is a leading supplier of respiratory-therapy products and services for patients in the home. You can learn more about our extensive suite of products and services by visiting our website. Everywhere we operate, Lincare is working to be a partner in patient care by providing high-quality services and supplies, promoting patient education, and building strong relationships with patients, physicians, families and caregivers.
Services we offer include:
Oxygen Therapy
Nebulizer Therapy
Sleep Therapy
Ventilator Therapy
Enteral Therapy
Pediatric Services
Caring Responders
Long Term Care
Disease Management Programs
and More!
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a HCS - BiPortal Vent do at Lincare?
As a HCS - BiPortal Vent at Lincare, you will: the employee is responsible for setting up highly technical equipment such as ventilators and monitors, providing technical assistance, and performing patient assessments. They also maintain patient records and facilitate prescription collection..
Is the HCS - BiPortal Vent position at Lincare remote?
The HCS - BiPortal Vent position at Lincare is based in Enid, Oklahoma, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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