Respiratory Therapist

Lincare Holdings Inc.; Cottonwood (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincare Holdings Inc. in the United States is seeking a Respiratory Care Specialist to deliver care and educate patients and caregivers on equipment use and home respiratory procedures. The role involves field visits, setup, and ongoing assessment and support under physician orders.

The position requires a graduate of an AMA approved respiratory program, state licensure, CPR, and at least 1 year of respiratory care experience, with NBRC credentials preferred and CRT accepted.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA approved respiratory program is required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• NBRC credentials: RRT preferred; CRT accepted.
• Must hold a current state professional license.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in respiratory care required.
• Experience with home medical equipment is highly desired.
• Current CPR certification and company health requirements required.
• Knowledge of Word Processing software.

Responsibilities

• Delivers and educates patients/caregivers on proper equipment use and respiratory care procedures.
• Performs routine follow-up contacts and equipment maintenance checks.
• Completes daily delivery logs, plans of care, and required paperwork.
• Inspects/tests equipment to ensure proper operation in field and office.
• Provides and evaluates respiratory care per physician orders; services include delivery, setup, education, assessment, monitoring, and treatment.
• Consults with referring physician regarding patient treatment and home environment.

Skills

Word processing

Education

AMA approved respiratory program

Bachelor's degree preferred

NBRC RRT preferred

CRT accepted

Current state professional license

Job description

This employee d elivers 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

Qualifications.

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.

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