Respiratory Therapist / Nurse

externallincarecareers; Loves Park (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible options

Training & development opportunities

Job summary

Lincare is seeking a Respiratory Therapist / Nurse to join our Illinois-based team. The role involves setting up home medical equipment, including ventilators and CPAP/BiPAP units, and educating patients on proper usage.

Responsibilities include equipment inspection, patient data review, and maintaining accurate records. On-call work after hours and weekends may be required, with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for training and development.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills for interfacing with doctors and patients.
• Proficient computer literacy and ability to document patient data.
• Clinician authorized within scope of practice to provide patient care services.
• RN/LPN/LV N or equivalent licensure may be required per state law.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and educate patients on home medical equipment (CPAP/BiPAP, ventilators, nebulizers).
• Inspect, test, and adjust equipment to ensure safety and proper function.
• Review prescriptions and patient data to determine appropriate treatment per physician orders.
• Maintain complete patient records in compliance with accreditation standards.
• Maintain current knowledge of home respiratory care techniques.
• Work on-call after hours and weekends as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Clinical licensure awareness

Education

State nursing license (RN/LPN/LVN)

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Offering $25 to $40 per hour

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

Work Experience

• Level 1 - Familiar with equipment and services provided in the home healthcaresetting, or other patient care, Required
• Level 2 - Minimum of two years in home healthcare, Required
• Level 3 - Minimum of three years in home healthcare
  • May be involvedin training of other Healthcare Specialists, Required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• excellent human relations to interface with doctors, other referral sources, andpatients
• computer literate
• clinician authorized within scope of practice (as established by applicable state lawor if none, by the applicable national board) to provide all patient care services offered by Lincarefrom time to time
• Subject to state law/regulation, RNs, LPNs, LVNs, paramedics, EMTs, and other clinicians may alsobe qualified for this position
  • If applicable, based on the requirements of state, in addition to avalid state license, current National Board of Respiratory Care Credentials may be required for
    CRTs and RRTs.
  • Subject to State requirements and management approval on an exception basis,
    a person may be hired that does not meet all the above certifications and training

Licenses and Certifications

• Must have completed all training/educationrequired to obtain requisite certification,registration, and/or license described below,Required
• Must remain certified, registered, orlicensed by the applicable state and/or
  national board governing clinicalpractice or as otherwise permitted by law
• In all states, CRTs and RRTs are qualifiedfor this position,Required

Lincare offers employees a variety of competitive benefits that include ongoing training and advancement opportunities. Employees can also qualify for comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid time off; retirement savings; tuition reimbursement and other benefits. There is also a generous employee referral program and a wide array of employee discounts to take advantage of.