Home Respiratory Therapist & Patient Educator

externallincarecareers; Riverton (WY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Lincare is seeking a Respiratory Therapist / Nurse to join our expanding team. You will set up home medical equipment including ventilators and CPAP/BiPAP units and educate patients on proper use, aligned with physician orders.

Candidates must be licensed (CRTs/RRTs preferred), maintain credentials, have a valid driver's license and reliable vehicle, and be willing to travel across the assigned territory. Mileage reimbursement is provided and strong communication skills are required.

Qualifications

• CRTs and RRTs are 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.
• Must maintain a valid driver's license and auto insurance in state of residence.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and provide education on home medical equipment that includes 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

Skills

CRTs/RRTs

Communication skills

MS Office

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Lincare is seeking a Respiratory Therapist / Nurse to join our expanding team. You will set up home medical equipment including ventilators and CPAP/BiPAP units and educate patients on proper use, aligned with physician orders.

Candidates must be licensed (CRTs/RRTs preferred), maintain credentials, have a valid driver's license and reliable vehicle, and be willing to travel across the assigned territory. Mileage reimbursement is provided and strong communication skills are required.