Respiratory Therapist - Long-Term Care & Ventilator Support

Lincare Holdings Inc.; Columbus (IN); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Restaurant d'entreprise

Résumé du poste

Lincare Holdings Inc. is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to administer care to residents according to physician prescriptions and to monitor and adjust therapy as needed.

You will operate ventilators, nebulizers, and related equipment, assess patient responses, and collaborate with physicians to ensure safe, effective treatment. The role requires graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program and prior related work experience, with physical demands including handling equipment and

Qualifications

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

Responsabilités

• 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 tracheostomy tube changes.

Connaissances

Patient assessment

Therapy plan modification

Equipment setup

Ventilator operation

Tracheostomy care

Formation

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Outils

Mechanical ventilators

Nebulizers

Compressors

Description du poste

Lincare Holdings Inc. is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to administer care to residents according to physician prescriptions and to monitor and adjust therapy as needed.

You will operate ventilators, nebulizers, and related equipment, assess patient responses, and collaborate with physicians to ensure safe, effective treatment. The role requires graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program and prior related work experience, with physical demands including handling equipment and