Respiratory Therapist / Nurse

Lincare • Kalispell, MT

5d

About The Position

Lincare is seeking a Respiratory Therapist / Nurse to join its team. The employee sets up home medical equipment, including ventilators, monitors, CPAP/BiPAP units, and related equipment, and educates and trains patients on the proper use of prescribed equipment. The role also involves inspecting and testing equipment, reviewing prescriptions and patient information, maintaining patient records, and keeping current with respiratory homecare techniques and concepts. The position includes after-hours and weekend on-call work as needed; frequency depends on center size and how many employees are available to share coverage.

The employee must have an applicable clinical certification, registration, or license as required by state or national rules, a reliable personal vehicle for patient visits, a valid driver's license, and auto insurance. Mileage reimbursement is provided. The role requires knowledge of pulmonary function and pulmonary rehabilitation, communication skills, and computer literacy, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office. Physical demands include frequently lifting or moving up to 25 pounds and occasionally lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

• In all states, CRTs and RRTs are qualified for the position; subject to state law or regulation, RNs, LPNs, LVNs, paramedics, EMTs, and other clinicians may also be qualified.
• Remain certified, registered, or licensed by the applicable state and/or national board governing clinical practice, or as otherwise permitted by law.
• Have a reliable personal vehicle to visit patients throughout the assigned territory.
• Maintain a valid driver's license and auto insurance in the state of residence, in accordance with company policy.
• Have in-depth knowledge of pulmonary function and pulmonary rehabilitation.
• Have strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Be computer literate, with working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and provide education on home medical equipment, including CPAP/BiPAP machines, nebulizers, oxygen concentrators, and mechanical ventilators.
• Inspect, test, and adjust home medical equipment to ensure it functions safely and efficiently.
• Review prescriptions and patient information to assess conditions and determine suitable treatment administration consistent with physician orders.
• Maintain complete and organized patient records in compliance with accreditation standards.
• Maintain current knowledge of respiratory homecare techniques and relevant respiratory therapy concepts.
• Work on-call after hours and on weekends as needed; frequency depends on center size and the number of employees available to share coverage.
• Visit patients throughout the assigned territory.

Benefits

• Mileage reimbursement
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee referral program
• Employee discounts
• Ongoing training and advancement opportunities
• Training and development opportunities that foster personal and professional growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed