Home Medical Equipment Therapist & Nurse Educator

Lincare Holdings Inc.; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Inclusive environment

Training opportunities

Job summary

Lincare Holdings Inc. seeks a Respiratory Therapist / Nurse in Indiana to join a growing team. You will set up home medical equipment including ventilators, CPAP/BiPAP units, and other devices, and educate patients on proper usage.

Responsibilities include equipment setup, safety inspections, reviewing prescriptions, maintaining patient records, and staying current with pulmonary care practices. On-call work after hours and weekends may be required.

Qualifications

• Must remain certified, registered, or licensed by the applicable state and/or national board governing clinical practice or as otherwise permitted by law
• Must have reliable personal vehicle to visit patients throughout assigned territory
• Mileage reimbursement is provided
• Must maintain a valid driver's license and auto insurance in state of residence, per company policy
• In-depth knowledge of pulmonary function and pulmonary rehabilitation
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must be computer literate with working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and provide education on home medical equipment that includes, but is not limited to CPAP/BiPAP machines, nebulizers, oxygen concentrators, and/or mechanical ventilators
• Inspect, test, and adjust home medical equipment to ensure it is functioning safely and efficiently
• Review prescription and patient information to assess condition and determine suitable treatment administration, compatible with physician orders
• Maintain patient records in a complete and organized manner in compliance with accreditation standards
• Maintain current knowledge of respiratory homecare techniques and relevant respiratory therapy concepts
• Work on-call after hours and weekends as needed

Job description

Lincare Holdings Inc. seeks a Respiratory Therapist / Nurse in Indiana to join a growing team. You will set up home medical equipment including ventilators, CPAP/BiPAP units, and other devices, and educate patients on proper usage.

Responsibilities include equipment setup, safety inspections, reviewing prescriptions, maintaining patient records, and staying current with pulmonary care practices. On-call work after hours and weekends may be required.