Respiratory Therapist / Nurse

Lincare; Roanoke (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Inclusive environment

Training & development

Job summary

Lincare is seeking a Respiratory Therapist / Nurse to join its growing team. You will set up home medical equipment including CPAP/BiPAP units, ventilators, nebulizers, and oxygen concentrators, and educate patients on proper usage.

You will inspect, test, and adjust equipment to ensure safety and performance, review prescriptions and patient information to guide treatment, maintain accurate records, stay current with respiratory care techniques, and be available for after-hours and weekend

Qualifications

• Experience in home health care and equipment education.
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot respiratory devices in home settings.
• Strong attention to detail and patient safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Set up home medical equipment including CPAP/BiPAP, ventilators, nebulizers, and oxygen concentrators; educate patients on proper usage.
• Inspect, test, and adjust equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Review prescriptions and patient information to assess condition and determine suitable treatment per physician orders.
• Maintain complete and organized patient records in line with accreditation standards.
• Maintain current knowledge of respiratory homecare techniques and concepts.
• Work on-call after hours and weekends as needed.

Skills

Home healthcare

Patient education

Equipment setup

Record keeping

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