Home Respiratory Therapist - Tech Setup & Patient Education

Lincare Holdings; Selmer (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincare Holdings is seeking a skilled Respiratory Equipment Specialist to expertly set up home care devices and support patients in their homes.

You will educate patients, perform assessments, maintain records, and stay current with respiratory care practices, while complying with safety and regulatory standards. Travel is required, with on-call shifts in the evenings and weekends as scheduled.

Qualifications

• Must be CRTs and RRTs certified per state/national boards.
• Able to interface with physicians, patients, and referral sources.
• Clinician authorized to provide patient care services within state scope of practice.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient education in home settings per patient need and policy.
• Performs comprehensive patient assessments and maintains records per accreditation standards.
• Maintains knowledge of respiratory homecare techniques and applicable safety regulations.
• Represents Lincare professionally in appearance and patient care activities.
• Facilitates prescription collection and coordinates care with centers.
• Works on-call evenings and weekends as scheduled, with frequency depending on center size.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Computer literate

Clinical licensure awareness

State licenses & credentials

Education

CRTs/RRTs certification

Job description

Lincare Holdings is seeking a skilled Respiratory Equipment Specialist to expertly set up home care devices and support patients in their homes.

You will educate patients, perform assessments, maintain records, and stay current with respiratory care practices, while complying with safety and regulatory standards. Travel is required, with on-call shifts in the evenings and weekends as scheduled.