Respiratory Therapist / Nurse

Lincare•West Palm Beach, FL

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 other related equipment, and educates and trains patients on the proper use of their prescribed equipment. The role includes patient visits throughout an assigned territory and on-call work after hours and on weekends as needed.

Requirements

In all states, CRTs and RRTs are qualified for this 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 and operate home medical equipment, including CPAP/BiPAP machines, nebulizers, oxygen concentrators, and mechanical ventilators, and educate patients on its use.
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 in accordance 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 the on-call work.