Respiratory Therapist / Nurse

Lincare Holdings; Casper (WY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincare Holdings in Casper, WY seeks a Respiratory Therapist to administer respiratory therapy and life support under physician supervision. You will read prescriptions, assess patients, and select appropriate therapy types and durations.

Responsibilities include operating ventilators, monitoring responses, and performing pulmonary function tests. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, completion of an approved respiratory therapy program, and current state licensure.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Completion of an approved school for respiratory therapy.
• Active State Respiratory Care Practitioner License.
• Knowledge of safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Responsibilities

• Administers respiratory therapy care and life support under physician supervision.
• Reads prescriptions and reviews patient information to determine treatment type and duration.
• Sets up and operates devices such as ventilators and aerosol generators.
• Monitors physiological responses to therapy and adjusts treatment as needed.
• Performs pulmonary function tests to aid diagnosis.
• Maintains patient charts and ensures equipment is safe and functioning.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Completion of an approved school for respiratory therapy

Tools

Word Processing

System software

Job description

The Respiratory Therapist administers respiratory therapy care and life support to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of cardiopulmonary system, under supervision of Physician, and by prescription.

• Reads prescription, measures arterial blood gases, and reviews patient information to assess patient condition and determine requirements for treatment, such as type and duration of therapy, as well as medication and dosages
• Determines most suitable method of administering inhalants, precautions to be observed, and modifications which may be needed that will be compatible with Physician's orders
• Sets up and operates devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators
• Operates equipment to ensure specified parameters of treatment such as volume, gas concentration, humidity, and temperature, and to administer medicinal gases and aerosol drugs to patients
• Monitors patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes
• Performs bronchopulmonary drainage and assists patient in performing breathing exercises
• Performs pulmonary function tests to be used by Physician in diagnosis of case
• Observes equipment function and adjusts equipment to obtain optimum results to therapy
• Consults with Physician in event of adverse reactions
• Maintains patient's chart that contains pertinent identification and therapy information
• Inspects and tests respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently
• Orders repairs when needed
• Demonstrates respiratory care procedures to trainees and other health care personnel
• May have to communicate or interact with, assess, or treat patients who may be:
  • Infants (0 - 1 years of age)
  • Pediatrics (1 - 17 years of age)
  • Adults (18 - 64 years of age)
  • Seniors (65 years or greater)
• Participates in Performance Improvement (PI) activities

• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• should have knowledge of Word Processing and system software
• Active State Respiratory Care Practitioner License

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or one to three months of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• The completion of an approved school for respiratory therapy