Respiratory Therapist

Lincare Holdings; Berthoud (CO); On-site; USD 71,635,000 - 128,943,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referrals

Employee discounts

Job summary

Lincare Holdings is seeking a Respiratory Care Specialist to deliver and educate patients and caregivers on the proper use of equipment and respiratory procedures. The role includes in-home and field visits to ensure equipment operates safely and patients can troubleshoot issues.

Responsibilities include routine follow-ups, documentation, equipment testing, and coordinating respiratory services with physicians. CPR and NBRC credentials are preferred; a state license is required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA approved respiratory program is required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• NBRC credentials with RRT preferred or CRT accepted.
• Must have current state professional license.
• Minimum 1 year experience in respiratory care.

Responsibilities

• Routine patient follow-up and equipment maintenance checks.
• Complete daily paperwork including logs, plans of care, and required forms.
• Inspect and test equipment to ensure proper operation in field and office.
• Provide and evaluate respiratory care per physician orders.
• Delivery, setup, education, assessment, monitoring and treatment per care plan.
• Consult with referring physician on patient treatment and home environment.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Skills

CPR certification

Home medical equipment knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Word processing software

Education

AMA approved respiratory program

Bachelor's degree preferred

NBRC credentials: RRT preferred; CRT accepted

Current state professional license

1 year respiratory care experience

Job description

Offering $25 to $45 per hour

This employee delivers and provides instruction to patients and/or caregivers on the proper use of equipment and/or respiratory care procedures; ensures patients and/or caregivers can effectively operate and maintain equipment, and assists patients in solving problems regarding equipment use.

• Routine patient follow-up contacts and equipment maintenance checks
• Completes necessary paperwork including daily delivery logs, plans of care and treatment, and any other paperwork required by the company
• Inspects and tests equipment to ensure proper operating condition both in the field and at the office
• Provides and evaluates the effectiveness of respiratory care, coordinates respiratory services, and performs respiratory care services in accordance with the physician's orders
  • Services include delivery, set-up, education, assessment, monitoring, treatment administration, and care, as related to the individualized plan of care
• Consults with referring physician regarding patient treatment, medical condition, and home environment

Education/Experience:

• Graduate of an AMA approved respiratory program is required
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Credentials with the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) preferred, Certified Respiratory Technician (CRT) accepted
• Must have current state professional license
• A minimum of 1 year experience, or as required by law and regulation, in respiratory care is required
• Experience with home medical equipment is highly desired
• Current CPR certification and attainment of company direct patient care health requirements is required before interacting with patients
• should have knowledge of Word Processing software

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

• Employees can also qualify for comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as paid time off, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, and other benefits.
• There are also a generous employee referral program and a wide array of employee discounts to take advantage of.