Respiratory Therapist / Nurse

Lincare; North Liberty (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Inclusive environment

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Lincare seeks a Respiratory Therapist / Nurse to join our growing home medical equipment team. You will set up and educate patients on CPAP/BiPAP, ventilators, and related devices.

Responsibilities include inspecting equipment, reviewing prescriptions, and maintaining patient records in accordance with standards. Occasional on-call work may be required.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and provide education on home medical equipment that includes 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

Skills

Home Medical Equipment

Patient Education

Ventilators/CPAP/BiPAP

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