Home Respiratory Therapist & Equipment Educator

externallincarecareers; Oblong (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Friendly environment

Training & development

Job summary

Lincare is seeking a Respiratory Therapist / Nurse to set up and educate patients on home medical equipment such as CPAP/BiPAP, ventilators, and oxygen devices. The role includes equipment testing, patient instruction, and record-keeping across assigned territories.

The candidate should have strong pulmonary knowledge, be licensed or certified where required, and be comfortable traveling to patient homes with mileage reimbursement provided. On-call after hours may be required.

Qualifications

• Valid state license/certification required (CRTs/RRTs or applicable nursing license)
• Reliable vehicle to visit patients in territory; mileage reimbursement provided
• Strong knowledge of pulmonary function and pulmonary rehabilitation
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Set up and educate patients on home medical equipment (CPAP/BiPAP, ventilators, nebulizers, oxygen concentrators)
• Inspect and test equipment to ensure safety and proper function
• Review prescriptions and patient info to determine appropriate treatment per physician orders
• Maintain accurate patient records per accreditation standards
• Maintain current knowledge of respiratory homecare techniques and concepts
• Be on-call after hours and weekends as needed

Skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Driving required

Job description

Lincare is seeking a Respiratory Therapist / Nurse to set up and educate patients on home medical equipment such as CPAP/BiPAP, ventilators, and oxygen devices. The role includes equipment testing, patient instruction, and record-keeping across assigned territories.

The candidate should have strong pulmonary knowledge, be licensed or certified where required, and be comfortable traveling to patient homes with mileage reimbursement provided. On-call after hours may be required.