Home Respiratory Therapist: Equipment Setup & Care

Lincare Holdings; Berthoud (CO); On-site; USD 71,635,000 - 128,943,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referrals

Employee discounts

Job summary

Lincare Holdings is seeking a Respiratory Care Specialist to deliver and educate patients and caregivers on the proper use of equipment and respiratory procedures. The role includes in-home and field visits to ensure equipment operates safely and patients can troubleshoot issues.

Responsibilities include routine follow-ups, documentation, equipment testing, and coordinating respiratory services with physicians. CPR and NBRC credentials are preferred; a state license is required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA approved respiratory program is required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• NBRC credentials with RRT preferred or CRT accepted.
• Must have current state professional license.
• Minimum 1 year experience in respiratory care.

Responsibilities

• Routine patient follow-up and equipment maintenance checks.
• Complete daily paperwork including logs, plans of care, and required forms.
• Inspect and test equipment to ensure proper operation in field and office.
• Provide and evaluate respiratory care per physician orders.
• Delivery, setup, education, assessment, monitoring and treatment per care plan.
• Consult with referring physician on patient treatment and home environment.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Skills

CPR certification

Home medical equipment knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Word processing software

Education

AMA approved respiratory program

Bachelor's degree preferred

NBRC credentials: RRT preferred; CRT accepted

Current state professional license

1 year respiratory care experience

Job description

Lincare Holdings is seeking a Respiratory Care Specialist to deliver and educate patients and caregivers on the proper use of equipment and respiratory procedures. The role includes in-home and field visits to ensure equipment operates safely and patients can troubleshoot issues.

Responsibilities include routine follow-ups, documentation, equipment testing, and coordinating respiratory services with physicians. CPR and NBRC credentials are preferred; a state license is required.