Respiratory Therapist / Nurse

Lincare; Oblong (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Inclusive culture

Training opportunities

Job summary

Lincare is seeking a Respiratory Therapist / Nurse to join our team. The role involves setting up home medical equipment such as CPAP/BiPAP units, ventilators, nebulizers, and oxygen concentrators, and educating patients on usage.

Responsibilities include inspecting equipment, reviewing prescriptions, maintaining patient records per accreditation standards, staying current with homecare techniques, and being available for on-call shifts as required. Pay ranges from $25.00 to $40.00 per hour.

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
• Offering $25.00 - $40.00 per hour

Skills

Respiratory therapy

Patient education

Home equipment setup

On-call availability

Job description

This is a Pay-Per-Service role.

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
• Offering $25.00 - $40.00 per hour