Respiratory Therapist

Lincare • Paradise, NV

5d

About The Position

This employee delivers and provides instruction to patients and/or caregivers on
the proper use of equipment and/or respiratory care procedures; ensures patients
and/or caregivers can effectively operate and maintain equipment, and assists
patients in solving problems regarding equipment use.

Routine patient follow-up contacts and equipment maintenance checks
Completes necessary paperwork including daily delivery logs, plans of care
and treatment, and any other paperwork required by the company
Inspects and tests equipment to ensure proper operating condition both in the
field and at the office
Provides and evaluates the effectiveness of respiratory care, coordinates
respiratory services, and performs respiratory care services in accordance
with the physician's orders
Services include delivery, set-up, education, assessment, monitoring,
treatment administration, and care, as related to the individualized plan
of care
Consults with referring physician regarding patient treatment, medical
condition, and home environment

Requirements

• Graduate of an AMA approved respiratory program is required
• Credentials with the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) preferred, Certified Respiratory Technician (CRT) accepted
• Must have current state professional license
• A minimum of 1 year experience, or as required by law and regulation, in respiratory care is required
• Current CPR certification and attainment of company direct patient care health requirements is required before interacting with patients
• Should have knowledge of Word Processing software

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Experience with home medical equipment is highly desired

Responsibilities

• Delivers and provides instruction to patients and/or caregivers on the proper use of equipment and/or respiratory care procedures
• Ensures patients and/or caregivers can effectively operate and maintain equipment
• Assists patients in solving problems regarding equipment use
• Routine patient follow-up contacts and equipment maintenance checks
• Completes necessary paperwork including daily delivery logs, plans of care and treatment, and any other paperwork required by the company
• Inspects and tests equipment to ensure proper operating condition both in the field and at the office
• Provides and evaluates the effectiveness of respiratory care
• Coordinates respiratory services
• Performs respiratory care services in accordance with the physician's orders
• Consults with referring physician regarding patient treatment, medical condition, and home environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees