Respiratory Therapist / Nurse

Lincare; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Inclusive environment

Training opportunities

Job summary

Lincare Holdings Inc. is seeking a Respiratory Therapist / Nurse to join our homecare team in Michigan. You will set up and educate patients on CPAP/BiPAP units, ventilators, nebulizers and other equipment, ensuring safe, effective use in the patient’s home.

You will inspect devices, review prescriptions, maintain accurate records, and stay current on home respiratory care techniques. After-hours on-call availability may be required depending on center size and staffing.

Qualifications

• Experience with home medical equipment such as CPAP/BiPAP, ventilators, nebulizers, and oxygen concentrators.
• Ability to educate patients on proper usage and safety.
• Strong documentation and record-keeping skills.
• Willingness to participate in on-call rotations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and educate patients on home medical equipment (CPAP/BiPAP, ventilators, nebulizers, oxygen concentrators).
• Inspect, test, and adjust devices to ensure safe operation.
• Review prescription and patient information to determine suitable treatment per physician orders.
• Maintain complete patient records in compliance with accreditation standards.
• Maintain current knowledge of respiratory homecare techniques.
• Work on-call after hours and weekends as needed (frequency depends on center size).

Skills

Patient education

Home equipment setup

Device inspection

Job description

Lincare is currently seeking a Respiratory Therapist / Nurse to 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