Respiratory Therapist / Nurse

Lincare; Spokane Valley (WA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 61,992; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare services provider is seeking a Respiratory Therapist / Nurse in Spokane Valley to set up and educate patients on home medical equipment. Responsibilities include inspecting and maintaining equipment, patient record management, and working on-call as needed. Competitive pay range is $25 to $45 per hour.

Qualifications

• Understanding of CPAP/BiPAP machines and other medical equipment is essential.
• Experience in training patients on the use of medical devices.
• Ability to maintain accurate patient records in compliance with standards.

Responsibilities

• Set up and educate patients on home medical equipment.
• Inspect and adjust equipment to ensure it operates safely.
• Maintain records and stay updated on respiratory techniques.

Skills

Respiratory therapy knowledge

Patient education

Technical equipment skills

Job description

Overview

Respiratory Therapist / Nurse at Lincare — Offering $25 to $45 per hour.

Lincare is 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.

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