Home Respiratory Therapist & Ventilator Educator

Lincare Holdings; Jo Dell (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Inclusive environment

Training opportunities

Job summary

Lincare Holdings seeks a Respiratory Therapist / Nurse to join our growing team in the United States. You will set up home medical equipment, including ventilators, CPAP/BiPAP units, monitors, and related devices, and educate patients on proper usage.

You will inspect equipment for safety, review prescriptions, maintain patient records, stay current on respiratory therapy practices, and participate in after-hours on-call shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be certified, registered, or licensed by the applicable state and/or national board governing clinical practice.
• Reliable personal vehicle to visit patients throughout assigned territory; mileage reimbursement provided.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license and auto insurance in state of residence.
• In-depth knowledge of pulmonary function and pulmonary rehabilitation.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer literate with working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and educate patients on home medical equipment (CPAP/BiPAP, nebulizers, oxygen concentrators, ventilators).
• Inspect, test, and adjust equipment to ensure safe operation.
• Review prescriptions and patient information to assess condition and determine suitable treatment per physician orders.
• Maintain patient records in a complete and organized manner per accreditation standards.
• Stay current on respiratory homecare techniques and related concepts.
• Work on-call after hours and weekends as needed, frequency determined by center size and staff.

Skills

Communication

Fire-safe driving

Microsoft Office

Pulmonary care knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lincare Holdings seeks a Respiratory Therapist / Nurse to join our growing team in the United States. You will set up home medical equipment, including ventilators, CPAP/BiPAP units, monitors, and related devices, and educate patients on proper usage.

You will inspect equipment for safety, review prescriptions, maintain patient records, stay current on respiratory therapy practices, and participate in after-hours on-call shifts as needed.