Home Respiratory Therapist - On-Call & Patient Education

Lincare Holdings Inc.; Oblong (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Inclusive environment

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Lincare Holdings Inc. is hiring a Respiratory Therapist / Nurse to set up and educate patients on home medical equipment including CPAP/BiPAP, ventilators, nebulizers, and oxygen concentrators.

You will review prescriptions, ensure safe operation, and maintain patient records while following physician orders. The role requires traveling to patient locations within assigned territory, after-hours on-call rotation, and compliance with state licensure; mileage reimbursement applies.

Qualifications

• In all states CRTs and RRTs are qualified for this position
• Subject to state law/regulation, RNs, LPNs, LVNs, paramedics, EMTs, and other clinicians may also be qualified for this position
• Must remain certified, registered, or licensed by the applicable state and/or national board governing clinical practice or as otherwise permitted by law
• Must have reliable personal vehicle to visit patients throughout assigned territory
• Mileage reimbursement is provided
• Must maintain a valid driver's license and auto insurance in state of residence, per company policy
• In-depth knowledge of pulmonary function and pulmonary rehabilitation
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must be computer literate with working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

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 (Frequency is determined by center size and number of employees available to share)

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Computer literacy

Education

CRTs/RRTs qualified

RN/LPN/LVN/EMT may qualify

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lincare Holdings Inc. is hiring a Respiratory Therapist / Nurse to set up and educate patients on home medical equipment including CPAP/BiPAP, ventilators, nebulizers, and oxygen concentrators.

You will review prescriptions, ensure safe operation, and maintain patient records while following physician orders. The role requires traveling to patient locations within assigned territory, after-hours on-call rotation, and compliance with state licensure; mileage reimbursement applies.