Respiratory Therapist / Nurse

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

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible options

Training and development opportunities

Résumé du poste

Lincare is seeking a Respiratory Therapist / Nurse to join a growing home care team in Montana. You will set up, operate, and educate patients on CPAP/BiPAP, ventilators, and related home medical equipment, while ensuring safe operation and accurate recordkeeping.

The role requires state licensure/credentials, strong communication, and the ability to visit patients across the territory; on-call duties may apply, with mileage reimbursement provided.

Qualifications

• Must hold CRT, RRT, or RN/LPN license as applicable by state.
• Proven knowledge of pulmonary function and pulmonary rehabilitation.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Computer literacy including Microsoft Office applications.

Responsabilités

• Set up, operate, and educate patients on CPAP/BiPAP, nebulizers, oxygen concentrators, and ventilators.
• Inspect, test, and adjust equipment to ensure safe operation.
• Review prescriptions and patient information to determine treatment per physician orders.
• Maintain complete patient records per accreditation standards.
• Maintain current knowledge of respiratory homecare techniques and concepts.
• On-call after hours and weekends as needed, with frequency based on center size.

Connaissances

Pulmonary function & rehabilitation

Verbal & written communication

MS Office computer literacy

Homecare equipment knowledge

Formation

CRT/RRT or RN/LPN license

Description du poste

Lincare is currently seeking aRespiratory Therapist / Nurseto join a growing team. This employee is responsible for the setup of home medical equipment, including ventilators, monitors, CPAP/BiPAP units, and/or other related equipment. The employee will also educate and train patients on the proper usage of prescribed equipment.

• Comprehensive benefits package with flexible options to fit individual needs
• An inclusive, open, and friendly environment focused on associates and their success
• Ample training and development opportunities that foster personal and professional growth

Job Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and provide education on home medical equipment that includes, but is not limited to CPAP/BiPAP machines, nebulizers, oxygen concentrators, and/or mechanical ventilators
• Inspect, test, and adjust home medical equipment to ensure it is functioning safely and efficiently
• Review prescription and patient information to assess condition and determine suitable treatment administration, compatible with physician orders
• Maintain patient records in a complete and organized manner in compliance with accreditation standards
• Maintain current knowledge of respiratory homecare techniques and relevant respiratory therapy concepts
• Work on-call after hours and weekends as needed
  • Frequency is determined by center size and number of employees available to share

Qualifications.

Qualifications

• In all states CRTs and RRTs are qualified for this position
  • Subject to state law/regulation, RNs, LPNs, LVNs, paramedics, EMTs, and other clinicians may also be qualified for this position
• Must remain certified, registered, or licensed by the applicable state and/or national board governing clinical practice or as otherwise permitted by law
• Must have reliable personal vehicle to visit patients throughout assigned territory
  • Mileage reimbursement is provided
• Must maintain a valid driver's license and auto insurance in state of residence, per company policy
• In-depth knowledge of pulmonary function and pulmonary rehabilitation
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must be computer literate with working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

Physical Demands

• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

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