Respiratory Therapist / Nurse

Lincare•West Palm Beach, FL

About The Position

Lincare is seeking a Respiratory Therapist / Nurse to join its growing team. The employee sets up home medical equipment, including ventilators, monitors, CPAP/BiPAP units, and other related equipment, and educates and trains patients on proper use of prescribed equipment. The role involves visiting patients throughout an assigned territory and participating in on-call coverage after hours and on weekends as needed. On-call frequency depends on center size and the number of employees available to share coverage.

Requirements

Be a CRT or RRT; subject to state law and regulation, RNs, LPNs, LVNs, paramedics, EMTs, and other clinicians may also qualify.
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 for visiting patients throughout the assigned territory.
Maintain a valid driver's license and auto insurance in the state of residence, per 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 educate patients 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 patient condition 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.