Respiratory Therapist
Lincare
- Location
- Onsite (BALTIMORE, Maryland)
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Entry Level
Posted 6 days ago
About the Role
Lincare is a leading supplier of respiratory-therapy products and services for patients in the home. This role involves administering respiratory therapy care to long-term care residents with cardiopulmonary abnormalities according to physician prescriptions.
Skills
Respiratory Therapy
Patient Assessment
Treatment Administration
Mechanical Ventilation
Nebulizer Operation
Respiratory Equipment Operation
Vital Sign Monitoring
Blood Chemistry Monitoring
Equipment Inspection and Testing
Equipment Troubleshooting
Tracheostomy Tube Changes
Staff Education
Trainee Instruction
Full job details
This employee administers respiratory therapy care to long term care residents with abnormalities and deficiencies of the cardiopulmonary system according to physician prescription.
Job Responsibilities:
- Review prescription and patient information to assess patient condition and determine requirements for treatment
- Determine suitable treatment administration and modifications that may be needed, compatible with physician orders
- Set up and operate devices including mechanical ventilators, nebulizers, and/or compressors
- Operate equipment to ensure specified parameters of treatment such as volume, oxygen concentration, and/or temperature
- Monitor patient response to therapy via vital sign and blood chemistry changes
- Observe equipment function and adjust equipment to obtain optimal results
- Consult with physician in event of 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
Qualifications
Licenses:
- Active State Respiratory Care Practitioner license
Education and Experience:
- Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program
- Previous related work experience
Physical Demands:
The employee may frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.