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.
Provides patient education as an intricate part of the patient care activity according to the patient's need and policy, frequently in the patient's home
Requires use of a personal vehicle with a valid driver's license
Performs complete and professional patient assessments in accordance with 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 the company through professional personal appearance, patient care activities, and content of written reports
Facilitates prescription collection
Maintains patient records incomplete and organized manner in compliance with accreditation standards
Work on-call after hours and weekends as needed
Frequency is determined by the center size and the number of employees available to share in the responsibility
Must respond in a timely manner
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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