Respiratory Therapist / Nurse

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

Job summary

Lincare in Casper, WY seeks a Respiratory Therapist to administer respiratory therapy care and life support under physician prescription.

You will read prescriptions, measure arterial blood gases, set up ventilators and gas delivery systems, monitor patient responses, perform pulmonary function tests, and collaborate with physicians to adjust therapy as needed to ensure effective, safe patient care.

Qualifications

• Reads prescription, measures arterial blood gases, and reviews patient information to assess treatment needs.
• Determines suitable administration methods and modifications to align with physician orders.
• Performs respiratory therapy procedures and safety checks as part of patient care.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates breathing devices such as ventilators and gas delivery apparatus.
• Monitors treatment parameters and adjusts equipment to achieve therapeutic targets.
• Performs pulmonary function tests and documents therapy progress in patient charts.
• Consults with physician regarding adverse reactions and therapy adjustments.
• Demonstrates procedures to trainees and health care personnel.

Skills

Prescription reading

Arterial blood gas measurement

Patient assessment

Monitoring vital signs

Ventilator setup

Therapeutic gas administration

Interprofessional collaboration

Respiratory care procedures

Tools

Ventilators

Gas delivery systems

Aerosol generators

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