Respiratory Therapist LTC

Lincare•Columbus, IN

About The Position

Administers respiratory therapy care to long-term care residents with abnormalities and deficiencies of the cardiopulmonary system according to physician prescription. The role assesses patient condition and treatment requirements, administers and adjusts treatment within physician orders, operates and monitors respiratory therapy equipment, and evaluates patient responses. It also includes equipment maintenance coordination, education for trainees and customer-facility staff, and tracheostomy tube changes.

Requirements

Active State Respiratory Care Practitioner license.
Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
Previous related work experience.

Responsibilities

Review prescriptions and patient information to assess patient condition and determine treatment requirements.
Determine suitable treatment administration and modifications that may be needed, consistent with physician orders.
Set up and operate devices including mechanical ventilators, nebulizers, and/or compressors.
Operate equipment to ensure specified treatment parameters such as volume, oxygen concentration, and/or temperature.
Monitor patient response to therapy through vital sign and blood chemistry changes.
Observe equipment function and adjust equipment to obtain optimal results.
Consult with a physician in the event of an adverse reaction.
Inspect and test respiratory therapy equipment to ensure it is functioning safely and efficiently.
Order repairs when needed.
Demonstrate respiratory care procedures to trainees.
Perform staff education at customer facilities.
Perform tracheostomy tube changes.