Respiratory Therapist

Lincare Holdings; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincare Holdings seeks a qualified Respiratory Therapist to administer respiratory therapy to long-term care residents under physician prescriptions. The role involves evaluating patient conditions, setting up ventilators and nebulizers, and monitoring responses to treatment to ensure safe, effective care.

Applicants must hold an active state respiratory care practitioner license and have graduated from an accredited respiratory therapy program. Prior related experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Review prescription and patient information to assess patient condition and determine requirements for treatment.
• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Active State Respiratory Care Practitioner license required.

Responsibilities

• Review prescription and patient information to assess patient condition and determine requirements for treatment.
• Set up and operate devices including mechanical ventilators, nebulizers, and/or compressors.
• Monitor patient response to therapy via vital signs and blood chemistry changes.
• Inspect and test respiratory therapy equipment to ensure safe operation.

Skills

Respiratory care

Patient care

Education

Active State Respiratory Care Practitioner license

Graduate of accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Tools

Ventilators

Nebulizers

Job description

This employee administers respiratory therapy care to long term care residents with abnormalities and deficiencies of the cardiopulmonary system according to physician prescription.

Job Responsibilities

• Review prescription and patient information to assess patient condition and determine requirements for treatment
• Determine suitable treatment administration and modifications that may be needed, compatible with physician orders
• Set up and operate devices including mechanical ventilators, nebulizers, and/or compressors
• Operate equipment to ensure specified parameters of treatment such as volume, oxygen concentration, and/or temperature
• Monitor patient response to therapy via vital sign and blood chemistry changes
• Observe equipment function and adjust equipment to obtain optimal results
• Consult with physician in event of adverse reaction
• Inspect and test respiratory therapy equipment to ensure it is functioning safely and efficiently
• Order repairs when needed
• Demonstrate respiratory care procedures to trainees
• Perform staff education at customer facilities
• Perform tracheostomy tube changes

Licenses

• Active State Respiratory Care Practitioner license

Education and Experience

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program
• Previous related work experience

Physical Demands

The employee may frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.