Home Respiratory Therapist & Equipment Educator

Lincare; Galax (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

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Job summary

Lincare in the United States (Virginia) is seeking a Respiratory Therapist / Nurse to join a growing team. The role involves setting up home medical equipment, including ventilators and CPAP/BiPAP units, and educating patients on proper usage of prescribed equipment.

Responsibilities include equipment inspection, adjustment for safe operation, reviewing prescriptions, maintaining patient records, and staying updated on respiratory homecare techniques.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and educate on home medical equipment (CPAP/BiPAP, nebulizers, oxygen concentrators, ventilators).
• Inspect, test, and adjust equipment to ensure safe, efficient operation.
• Review prescription and patient information to determine suitable treatment per physician orders.
• Maintain complete, organized patient records compliant with accreditation standards.
• Stay updated on respiratory homecare techniques and concepts.
• On-call after hours and weekends as needed (frequency depends on center size).

Job description

Lincare in the United States (Virginia) is seeking a Respiratory Therapist / Nurse to join a growing team. The role involves setting up home medical equipment, including ventilators and CPAP/BiPAP units, and educating patients on proper usage of prescribed equipment.

Responsibilities include equipment inspection, adjustment for safe operation, reviewing prescriptions, maintaining patient records, and staying updated on respiratory homecare techniques.