Pulmonary Therapy & Ventilation Specialist

Lincare; Casper (WY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincare in Casper, WY seeks a Respiratory Therapist to administer respiratory therapy care and life support under physician prescription.

You will read prescriptions, measure arterial blood gases, set up ventilators and gas delivery systems, monitor patient responses, perform pulmonary function tests, and collaborate with physicians to adjust therapy as needed to ensure effective, safe patient care.

Qualifications

• Reads prescription, measures arterial blood gases, and reviews patient information to assess treatment needs.
• Determines suitable administration methods and modifications to align with physician orders.
• Performs respiratory therapy procedures and safety checks as part of patient care.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates breathing devices such as ventilators and gas delivery apparatus.
• Monitors treatment parameters and adjusts equipment to achieve therapeutic targets.
• Performs pulmonary function tests and documents therapy progress in patient charts.
• Consults with physician regarding adverse reactions and therapy adjustments.
• Demonstrates procedures to trainees and health care personnel.

Skills

Prescription reading

Arterial blood gas measurement

Patient assessment

Monitoring vital signs

Ventilator setup

Therapeutic gas administration

Interprofessional collaboration

Respiratory care procedures

Tools

Ventilators

Gas delivery systems

Aerosol generators

Job description

Lincare in Casper, WY seeks a Respiratory Therapist to administer respiratory therapy care and life support under physician prescription.

You will read prescriptions, measure arterial blood gases, set up ventilators and gas delivery systems, monitor patient responses, perform pulmonary function tests, and collaborate with physicians to adjust therapy as needed to ensure effective, safe patient care.