Respiratory Therapist

Paycom - ATS; New Berlin (WI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with employer match

FSA Account

Life Insurance

Short/Long Term Disability

Vacation, sick, and paid holidays

Job summary

Northwest Respiratory Services is seeking an experienced Respiratory Therapist, RN, or LPN to support the Milwaukee area with home care and skilled nursing facility environments.

You will deliver, set up and instruct on respiratory equipment, provide ongoing support to patients, and work with referrals and physicians to ensure high-quality care in a home care setting.

Qualifications

• Licensed respiratory therapist or RN/LPN with relevant credentials.
• Experience administering respiratory treatments and therapies.
• Ability to assess patients, monitor conditions, and document accurately.

Responsibilities

• Deliver, set up and instruct on home medical equipment (O2 concentrators, BiPAP/CPAP, nebulizers, humidification).
• Provide equipment maintenance, safety instructions, cleaning and ongoing education to clients.
• Schedule and conduct in-services for skilled nursing facilities and coordinate with referrals and physicians.
• Troubleshoot equipment and serve as a resource to clients, physicians and staff.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

Patient assessment

Documentation

Communication

Independence

Teamwork

Education

Licensed Respiratory Therapist

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Tools

Oxygen concentrators

Ventilators

Nebulizers

Job description

Northwest Respiratory Services is seeking for an experienced Respiratory Therapist, Registered Nurse or LPN to help support the surrounding Milwaukee area. Northwest Respiratory Services is a leading provider of oxygen and respiratory products throughout Midwest and Northern Rockies. We specialize in serving the long-term care community and oxygen dependent Veterans. You will apply your unique skill set and experience to home care and skilled nursing facility environments by setting patients up, providing comprehensive instruction, follow up and ongoing support of high technology modalities. With this role, you will maintain a strong work life balance while helping elderly patients and become an expert in all respiratory equipment.Essential Duties and Responsibilites:Deliver, set up and provide instruction of home medical equipment to include oxygen concentrators, liquid oxygen systems, BiPAP, CPAP, overnight and continuous oximetry, humidity systems, suction and pediatric set upsProvide routine equipment maintenance, instruction of proper use, safety, cleaning and continuing education to clientsSchedule and conduct staff in-services of respiratory equipment to skilled nursing facilities as requestedServe as a resource to referrals, physicians, clients and NRS staff; Assist with troubleshooting of equipmentCompensation and Benefits:$35-$40 per hourHealth, Dental, Vision InsuranceMatched 401k Eligibility on Day One of EmploymentFSA Account (Medical and/or Dependent)Employer Paid Life InsuranceShort Term and Long Term DisabilityAccident, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness InsuranceVacation, sick, and paid holidaysOur Top Candidate Will Have:- Minimum of one year of experience as a Respiratory Therapist, Registered Nurse, preferably in a home care setting.- Demonstrated proficiency in administering respiratory treatments and therapies.- Experience with patient assessment, monitoring, and documentation.- Experience with various respiratory equipment, including ventilators, oxygen concentrators, and nebulizers.Required Qualifications:- Strong clinical skills and knowledge of respiratory diseases and treatments.- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.- Ability to maintain accurate and detailed patient records.- Ability to adapt to changing patient needs and prioritize tasks effectively.- Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care.- Commitment to maintaining professional standards and ethics.