Graduate of COARC accredited AS or BS Respiratory program
Licensed as RRT or CRT
Licensed in the state of practice
BLS certification required
Passion for working with geriatric populations
Responsibilities
Complete assessments and implement respiratory techniques for various illnesses
Initiate therapies and maintain patient records
Operate, check, and assemble respiratory equipment
Conduct bedside treatments as needed
Provide quarterly in-service training for nursing staff
Attend interdisciplinary team meetings
Manage caseload tracking and audits
Benefits
Professional development opportunities
Supportive team environment
Opportunity to make a significant impact in patient care
Chance to specialize in geriatric respiratory therapy
Flexible scheduling options on weekends
Full Job Description
Respiratory Therapist (RT)
Respiratory Therapist (RT) Schedule
Saturday and Sunday Coverage
Respiratory Therapist (RT)Looking for a full time talented and motivated Respiratory Therapist to join our dynamic team. The position is within a Skilled Nursing facility. Candidate should possess passion for geriatric population, must contain a license in the state of practice, be able to evaluate and treat independently without direct supervision, and posses the desire to perform functional therapeutic activities to assist residents improve in their experience. Respiratory Therapist (RT) Job Description
Completes assessments and implements Respiratory technique to maintain or rehab patient with many different Respiratory illness/diseases.
Initiate therapies, maintain patient records, operate, check, and assemble equipment
Complete a variety of bedside treatments
Complete in-services for nursing staff every quarter
Responsible for completing daily, weekly and monthly documentation
Attend applicable IDT meetings
Experience with tracheotomy
Experience is a long term care setting
Follow procedure and protocol of facility
Completes tracking, auditing and caseload management
