Respiratory Therapist LTC

Lincare Holdings; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincare Holdings is seeking a licensed Respiratory Therapist to administer prescribed respiratory therapy in long-term care facilities. You will review prescriptions, set up ventilators and nebulizers, monitor patient responses, and coordinate with physicians to optimize care.

Qualified candidates graduate from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program and hold an active state license. The role may involve lifting up to 50 pounds and collaboration with care teams to ensure high-quality patient

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Active license required for practice.

Responsibilities

• Review prescription and patient information to assess patient condition and determine treatment requirements.
• Set up and operate devices including mechanical ventilators, nebulizers, and compressors.
• Monitor patient response to therapy via vital signs and blood chemistry changes.
• Inspect and test respiratory therapy equipment to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Demonstrate respiratory care procedures to trainees and perform staff education at customer facilities.

Skills

Patient assessment

Ventilator operation

Nebulizer therapy

Staff education

Education

Accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Active Respiratory Care Practitioner license

Job description

This employee administers respiratory therapy care to long term care residents with abnormalities and deficiencies of the cardiopulmonary system according to physician prescription.

Job Responsibilities:

• 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 staff education at customer facilities
• Perform tracheostomy tube changes

Licenses:

• Active State Respiratory Care Practitioner license

Educationand Experience:

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

Physical Demands:

The employee may frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.