Respiratory Therapist / Nurse

Lincare; Stockbridge (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Inclusive environment

Training opportunities

Job summary

Lincare in Georgia is seeking a Respiratory Therapist / Nurse to join our growing team, focusing on home medical equipment setup and patient education for ventilators, CPAP/BiPAP units, and related devices.

You will educate patients on proper usage, inspect and adjust equipment, and maintain accurate records. On-call work after hours and weekends may be required, reflecting center needs.

Qualifications

• Home healthcare experience or exposure to home medical equipment preferred.
• Ability to educate patients on device usage and safety practices.
• Familiarity with documenting care in patient records and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and provide education on home medical equipment that includes CPAP/BiPAP, nebulizers, oxygen concentrators, and ventilators.
• Inspect, test, and adjust equipment to ensure safe operation.
• Review prescriptions and patient information to assess condition and determine suitable treatment per 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 concepts.
• Work on-call after hours and weekends as needed (frequency determined by center size).

Skills

Home healthcare

Equipment setup

Patient education

Tools

Ventilators

CPAP/BiPAP

Oxygen concentrators

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