Respiratory Therapist
NORTHWEST RESPIRATORY SERVICES LLC
Summary
Northwest Respiratory Services is seeking an experienced Respiratory Therapist, Registered Nurse or LPN to help support the surrounding Milwaukee area. You will apply your unique skill set and experience to home care and skilled nursing facility environments by setting patients up, providing comprehensive instruction, follow up and ongoing support of high technology modalities.
Job description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Deliver, set up and provide instruction of home medical equipment to include oxygen concentrators, liquid oxygen systems, BiPAP, CPAP, overnight and continuous oximetry, humidity systems, suction and pediatric set ups
- Provide routine equipment maintenance, instruction of proper use, safety, cleaning and continuing education to clients
- Schedule and conduct staff in-services of respiratory equipment to skilled nursing facilities as requested
- Serve as a resource to referrals, physicians, clients and NRS staff; Assist with troubleshooting of equipment
Qualifications
- Minimum of one year of experience as a Respiratory Therapist, Registered Nurse, preferably in a home care setting
- Demonstrated proficiency in administering respiratory treatments and therapies
- Experience with patient assessment, monitoring, and documentation
- Experience with various respiratory equipment, including ventilators, oxygen concentrators, and nebulizers
Required Qualifications
- Strong clinical skills and knowledge of respiratory diseases and treatments
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- Ability to maintain accurate and detailed patient records
- Ability to adapt to changing patient needs and prioritize tasks effectively
- Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care
- Commitment to maintaining professional standards and ethics
Requirements
- Minimum of one year of experience as a Respiratory Therapist, Registered Nurse, preferably in a home care setting
- Demonstrated proficiency in administering respiratory treatments and therapies
- Experience with patient assessment, monitoring, and documentation
- Experience with various respiratory equipment, including ventilators, oxygen concentrators, and nebulizers
- Strong clinical skills and knowledge of respiratory diseases and treatments
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- Ability to maintain accurate and detailed patient records
- Ability to adapt to changing patient needs and prioritize tasks effectively
- Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care
- Commitment to maintaining professional standards and ethics
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Matched 401k
- FSA Account
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- Accident Insurance
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Vacation
- Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
Company overview
Northwest Respiratory Services LLC (NRS) is a privately held regional leader in the respiratory product and service industry, founded in 1976 and headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota. The company specializes in providing high-quality respiratory and wound care products and services to the senior care market across the Upper Midwest and near west regions. NRS operates as a clinically driven, customer-focused organization that serves healthcare facilities and patients with comprehensive respiratory solutions including oxygen therapy, respiratory therapy, sleep therapy, and wound therapy products. Their product portfolio encompasses ventilators, stationary and portable oxygen concentrators, oximeters, CPAP/BiPAP equipment, nebulizers, NPWT pumps, liquid oxygen systems, and tracheostomy supplies. The company maintains Joint Commission accreditation, demonstrating its commitment to quality standards and patient safety. With strategically located offices across multiple states including Minnesota, Nebraska, Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, and Colorado, NRS provides reliable service delivery and emergency support through dedicated clinicians and technicians. The company's mission emphasizes compassionate care, integrity, and delivering quality respiratory products at the best possible value while maintaining the highest standards of care.