Home Respiratory Therapist: Ventilator & CPAP Specialist

externallincarecareers; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincare is seeking a Home Medical Equipment Technician to set up ventilators, monitors and CPAP units in patients' homes, providing technical assistance and ensuring safe operation. This role also involves performing equipment checks and educating families on proper use.

This position requires a valid driver’s license, a reliable vehicle, and travel to patient locations. You will participate in on-call evenings/weekends as scheduled, maintain patient records, and stay current with respiratory

Qualifications

• Excellent human relations to interface with doctors, other referral sources, and patients.
• Computer literate and able to use standard software to maintain records.
• Clinician authorized within state law to provide patient care services; may require NBRC credentials (CRTs/RRTs).
• Valid state license/certification as required; on occasion exceptions may be allowed by state law.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient education as an integral part of patient care, often in patients' homes.
• Performs complete and professional patient assessments per Lincare policies.
• Maintains knowledge of respiratory homecare techniques and related concepts.
• Follows Safety, OSHA, DOT, FDA, and Emergency Planning guidelines.

Skills

Human relations

Computer literacy

Clinical licensure/certification

Driver's license

Job description

Lincare is seeking a Home Medical Equipment Technician to set up ventilators, monitors and CPAP units in patients' homes, providing technical assistance and ensuring safe operation. This role also involves performing equipment checks and educating families on proper use.

This position requires a valid driver’s license, a reliable vehicle, and travel to patient locations. You will participate in on-call evenings/weekends as scheduled, maintain patient records, and stay current with respiratory