Home Respiratory Therapist: Equipment Setup & Patient Care

externallincarecareers; Stroudsburg (Monroe County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Travel/vehicle allowance

Job summary

Lincare seeks a Respiratory Care Equipment Specialist to perform equipment setups for ventilators, monitors, CPAP units, and oxygen devices, delivering professional patient education in home settings. The role includes maintaining records, staying current with respiratory therapy concepts, and complying with safety regulations.

On-call evenings/weekends may be required, with shifts varying by center size. Ideal candidates have experience in home healthcare, a valid license where required, and

Qualifications

• Must have completed all training/education required to obtain requisite certification, registration, and/or license described below, Required
• Must remain certified, registered, or licensed by the applicable state and/or national board governing clinical practice or as otherwise permitted by law
• CRTs and RRTs are qualified for this position, Required

Responsibilities

• Provides patient education as an integral part of patient care, often in patients' homes
• Performs complete and professional patient assessments according to Lincare policies
• Maintains current knowledge of respiratory homecare techniques and related therapy concepts
• Follows Safety & Regulatory Manual policies (OSHA, DOT, FDA) and Emergency Planning
• Represents Lincare through professional appearance, patient care, and written reports
• Facilitates prescription collection
• Maintains patient records in a complete and organized manner per accreditation standards
• On-call evenings and weekends as scheduled (frequency depends on center size and staffing)

Job description

Lincare seeks a Respiratory Care Equipment Specialist to perform equipment setups for ventilators, monitors, CPAP units, and oxygen devices, delivering professional patient education in home settings. The role includes maintaining records, staying current with respiratory therapy concepts, and complying with safety regulations.

On-call evenings/weekends may be required, with shifts varying by center size. Ideal candidates have experience in home healthcare, a valid license where required, and