Respiratory Therapist

Lincare Holdings Inc.; Flagstaff (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincare Holdings Inc. is seeking a Respiratory Care Specialist to educate patients and caregivers on the proper use of respiratory equipment and care procedures.

You will perform follow-up checks and equipment maintenance both in the field and at the office, ensuring devices operate safely and effectively as per physician orders. You will inspect equipment, coordinate services, and maintain documentation while consulting with physicians to optimize patient care in home settings.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• This employee delivers and provides instruction to patients and/or caregivers on the proper use of equipment and respiratory care procedures.
• Performs routine patient follow-up contacts and equipment maintenance checks.
• Completes daily delivery logs, plans of care and treatment paperwork as required.
• Inspects and tests equipment to ensure proper operating condition in field and office.
• Provides and evaluates respiratory care, coordinates services, and performs care per physician orders.
• Consults with referring physician regarding patient treatment and home environment.

Education

AMA approved respiratory program

Bachelor's degree preferred

NBRC credentials (RRT preferred; CRT accepted)

Current state professional license

1 year experience in respiratory care

CPR certification

Word Processing software

Tools

Word processing software

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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