Respiratory Therapist LTC

Lincare Holdings; New Berlin (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincare Holdings in New Berlin, Wisconsin, is hiring a Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care to long-term care residents. This role involves reviewing prescriptions, setting up equipment, and monitoring patient response to therapy.

The ideal candidate will be a graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program with an active state license. Responsibilities also include staff education at customer facilities and ensuring equipment operates safely and efficiently.

Qualifications

• Active State Respiratory Care Practitioner license.
• Previous related work experience required.
• Physical ability to lift and move patients and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory therapy care to long term care residents.
• Review prescriptions and assess patient conditions.
• Set up and operate respiratory care devices.

Skills

Respiratory Therapy

Patient Monitoring

Mechanical Ventilator Operation

Education

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Tools

Mechanical Ventilators

Nebulizers

Compressors

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

Education and 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.