Home Respiratory Therapist / Nurse — Equipment Setup

externallincarecareers; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Training opportunities

Friendly environment

Job summary

Lincare is seeking a Respiratory Therapist / Nurse to join our homecare team in Georgia. You will set up and educate patients on CPAP/BiPAP, ventilators, nebulizers, and oxygen devices, while ensuring safe operation and accurate records.

Role requires certification/licensing, a valid driver’s license, and a reliable vehicle for patient visits; mileage reimbursement is provided. On-call responsibilities may apply based on center size.

Qualifications

• In all states CRTs and RRTs are qualified for this position.
• RN, LPN, LVN, paramedics, EMTs or other clinicians may also qualify.
• Must remain certified, registered, or licensed by the applicable board.
• Must have reliable vehicle to visit patients; mileage reimbursement provided.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license and auto insurance.
• In-depth knowledge of pulmonary function and pulmonary rehabilitation.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be computer literate with MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and educate on home medical equipment including CPAP/BiPAP, nebulizers, oxygen concentrators, and ventilators.
• Inspect, test, and adjust equipment to ensure safe, efficient operation.
• Review prescriptions and patient information to determine appropriate treatment per physician orders.
• Maintain patient records in a complete, organized way per accreditation standards.
• Keep current knowledge of respiratory homecare techniques and concepts.
• Work on-call after hours and weekends as needed; frequency depends on center size.

Skills

CRTs and RRTs eligible

RN/LPN/LVN/paramedics/EMTs eligible

Valid driver’s license

Reliable personal vehicle for visits

MS Office computer literacy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lincare is seeking a Respiratory Therapist / Nurse to join our homecare team in Georgia. You will set up and educate patients on CPAP/BiPAP, ventilators, nebulizers, and oxygen devices, while ensuring safe operation and accurate records.

Role requires certification/licensing, a valid driver’s license, and a reliable vehicle for patient visits; mileage reimbursement is provided. On-call responsibilities may apply based on center size.