Home Respiratory Therapist – Equipment Setup & Patient Training

Lincare; Oblong (IL); On-site; USD 3,444,000 - 5,510,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Inclusive environment

Training opportunities

Job summary

Lincare is seeking a Respiratory Therapist / Nurse to join a growing team on a Pay-Per-Service basis. The role centers on setting up home medical equipment such as ventilators, CPAP/BiPAP units, monitors, and related devices, and educating patients on proper usage.

Key duties include equipment setup, testing and adjustment, reviewing prescriptions, maintaining patient records, staying updated on homecare techniques, and providing after-hours on-call support as needed.

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 is seeking a Respiratory Therapist / Nurse to join a growing team on a Pay-Per-Service basis. The role centers on setting up home medical equipment such as ventilators, CPAP/BiPAP units, monitors, and related devices, and educating patients on proper usage.

Key duties include equipment setup, testing and adjustment, reviewing prescriptions, maintaining patient records, staying updated on homecare techniques, and providing after-hours on-call support as needed.