What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Therapist position at Long Term Medical Supply?
Respiratory Therapist (RT) – Full-Time or Part-Time
Looking for a Change of Pace in Respiratory Care?
Are you a Respiratory Therapist looking for a more predictable schedule and a different pace clinically? Long Term Medical Supply may be the change you're looking for.
Join our team and enjoy a steady Monday–Friday daytime schedule while focusing primarily on CPAP/BiPAP, oxygen therapy, patient education, equipment setup, and ongoing respiratory support.
This role allows you to continue using your respiratory expertise in a more focused, relationship-based setting—helping patients become comfortable and successful with their home respiratory equipment without the fast-paced environment of bedside hospital care.
What makes this opportunity different:
- Monday–Friday, daytime schedule
- Full-Time or Part-Time options
- Focus primarily on CPAP/BiPAP and oxygen therapy
- One-on-one patient education and support
- No previous DME experience required—we can train the right RT
- $30.00–$35.00 per hour
- Opportunity for future leadership or management growth, if interested
Job Summary
We treat our customers like family. Long Term Medical Supply has proudly served communities throughout Iowa for years, providing quality home medical equipment and supplies along with personalized, dependable customer service.
Long Term Medical Supply is seeking a licensed Respiratory Therapist (RT) to join our team and provide respiratory and home medical equipment services to patients through our Hampton and Iowa Falls locations.
This position is ideal for an RT who enjoys working directly with patients, providing education and respiratory support, and developing ongoing relationships with patients and referral sources.
Previous DME experience is preferred, but not required. We are willing to train the right candidate.
Responsibilities & Duties
- Provide compassionate, professional service to patients, caregivers, referral sources, and customers.
- Set up and instruct patients, caregivers, and family members on the safe and proper use of home medical and respiratory equipment according to physician orders and patient needs.
- Program CPAP/BiPAP devices, fit PAP masks, and provide education and ongoing patient support.
- Assist patients with mask fitting, compliance concerns, troubleshooting, and respiratory equipment questions.
- Read and interpret sleep studies as appropriate.
- Perform oximetry and conserver testing.
- Support patients with oxygen therapy, equipment use, and safety education.
- Ensure services are provided according to physician orders, patient evaluations, and prescribed plans of care.
- Complete required patient documentation accurately and thoroughly.
- Review paperwork, insurance requirements, physician orders, and supporting documentation for completeness.
- Create and maintain patient/client files as needed.
- Communicate with physicians, healthcare providers, referral sources, patients, and caregivers regarding equipment and respiratory needs.
- Educate referral sources regarding LTMS products, services, and documentation requirements.
- Assist with scheduling oxygen visits and deliveries as needed.
- Assist with respiratory equipment maintenance, servicing, tracking logs, and inventory accuracy.
- Answer incoming phone calls and assist walk-in customers when needed.
- Assist with ordering respiratory equipment and supplies as necessary.
- Help ensure equipment, vehicles, and work areas are clean, properly maintained, serviced, and tagged.
- Participate in the scheduled on-call rotation and complete patient deliveries or equipment setups as directed.
- Follow LTMS policies and applicable OSHA, DOT, FDA, HIPAA, Medicare, and Medicaid guidelines.
- Participate in required training, continuing education, quality assurance, and e-learning programs.
- Represent Long Term Medical Supply in a positive and professional manner.
- Uphold and implement Long Term Medical Supply's mission and values.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Education & Licensing
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Must hold an active Respiratory Therapist license applicable to the position.
- Valid driver's license with a good driving record required.
Experience
- Previous DME or home respiratory experience preferred, but not required.
- Previous healthcare or customer service experience preferred.
- CPAP/BiPAP and oxygen experience preferred.
- Previous leadership, supervisory, or team lead experience is a plus, but not required.
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong patient care and customer service skills.
- Compassionate, professional communication with patients and families.
- Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
- Ability to work independently while also being part of a team.
- Ability to prioritize multiple patient and operational needs.
- Strong phone and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to learn respiratory equipment, DME products, insurance requirements, and company procedures.
- Basic computer and data-entry skills.
- Typing and 10-key proficiency preferred.
Job Type
Full-Time or Part-Time opportunities available
Schedule
- Monday through Friday
- 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
- Full-Time or Part-Time availability considered
- Rotating on-call schedule required
Benefits
Eligible benefits may include:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Employee discount
- Shoe allowance
If you're a Respiratory Therapist who enjoys patient care but is ready for a different clinical environment, a focused respiratory role, and a more predictable weekday schedule, we'd love to talk with you.
Long Term Medical Supply is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $30 - $35