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Ridgeland, South Carolina

Respiratory Therapist / Nurse

Respiratory TherapistIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Lincare is currently seeking a Respiratory Therapist / Nurse to join a growing team. This employee is responsible for the setup of home medical equipment, including ventilators, monitors, CPAP/BiPAP units, and/or other related equipment. The employee will also educate and train patients on the proper usage of prescribed equipment.

  • Comprehensive benefits package with flexible options to fit individual needs
  • An inclusive, open, and friendly environment focused on associates and their success
  • Ample training and development opportunities that foster personal and professional growth

Job Responsibilities

  • Set up, operate, and provide education on home medical equipment that includes, but is not limited to CPAP/BiPAP machines, nebulizers, oxygen concentrators, and/or mechanical ventilators
  • Inspect, test, and adjust home medical equipment to ensure it is functioning safely and efficiently
  • Review prescription and patient information to assess condition and determine suitable treatment administration, compatible with physician orders
  • Maintain patient records in a complete and organized manner in compliance with accreditation standards
  • Maintain current knowledge of respiratory homecare techniques and relevant respiratory therapy concepts
  • Work on-call after hours and weekends as needed
  • Frequency is determined by center size and number of employees available to share

Qualifications

  • In all states CRTs and RRTs are qualified for this position
  • Subject to state law/regulation, RNs, LPNs, LVNs, paramedics, EMTs, and other clinicians may also be qualified for this position
  • Must remain certified, registered, or licensed by the applicable state and/or national board governing clinical practice or as otherwise permitted by law
  • Must have reliable personal vehicle to visit patients throughout assigned territory
  • Mileage reimbursement is provided
  • Must maintain a valid driver's license and auto insurance in state of residence, per company policy
  • In-depth knowledge of pulmonary function and pulmonary rehabilitation
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Must be computer literate with working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

Physical Demands

  • The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Lincare offers employees a variety of competitive benefits that include ongoing training and advancement opportunities. Employees can also qualify for comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as paid time off, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, and other benefits. There are also a generous employee referral program and a wide array of employee discounts to take advantage of.

Key Responsibilities

The employee is responsible for setting up, operating, and providing education on home medical equipment such as ventilators and CPAP/BiPAP units. They must also maintain accurate patient records and assess patient conditions to ensure safe and effective treatment.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient educationMedical equipment setupVentilator operationCPAP/BiPAP setupOxygen concentrator maintenanceClinical documentationPulmonary function assessmentPatient assessment

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 42% have no call, 54% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for South Carolina is 93.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.6% of South Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Respiratory Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score4.2 / 10 · above average in respiratory therapyranked against 4,003 Respiratory Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost of livingSouth Carolina index 93.7US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Respiratory Therapy listings in South Carolina86 active4,006 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 42% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings: 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $12k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Respiratory Therapy listings1,265 in the last 30 days790 the 30 days before (+60%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (4,003 Respiratory Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

35 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

27 jobs · 16 employers
15
<$85k
4
$85k-100k
7
$100k-115k
0
$115k-130k
1
$131k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

20 jobs · 16 employers
401k / retirement match
75% this job
Sign-on bonus
55%
Loan repayment
20%
PSLF eligible
10%
Relocation assistance
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$37.61-$55.27/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 4.2
Better work-life than 60% of Respiratory Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,003 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends
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About Lincare

Hospitals and Health Care
Clearwater, Florida
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Paid time off
Retirement savings
Tuition reimbursement
Employee referral program
Employee discounts
Mileage reimbursement

Living in Ridgeland

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$346k
Typical market rent
$1,676/mo
Residents’ average commute
31 min
State income tax
Up to 6.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.