One year experience in respiratory therapy, preferably in long-term care.
Responsibilities
Provide respiratory services meeting patient care standards and regulatory requirements.
Document all relevant patient care information accurately and timely.
Assist in regulatory compliance regarding equipment and supplies.
Manage routine administrative tasks such as calls and filing as needed.
Communicate clinical and operational updates to facility staff.
Assess patient's respiratory needs and oxygen saturation levels.
Conduct timely treatment and ventilator checks, notifying supervisors of concerns.
Benefits
Comprehensive training and in-services for continued education.
Supportive work environment focused on patient care and compliance.
Participation in special projects for professional growth.
Opportunity to work independently while also being part of a collaborative team.
Full Job Description
Respiratory Therapist (RT)
Facility: MediLodge of Livingston Wage: $35.40-$42.05 based on experience
Start rewarding and stable career with MediLodge today! Summary: The Respiratory Therapist, under the direction of management, is responsible for providing clinical direction and in-services regarding patient care and other respiratory related issues to the facility. Qualifications: Education:
A CRT or RRT license and a graduate of an AMA approved school for respiratory care.
Licenses/Certification:
Valid Respiratory Care Practitioner license in the state employed.
Valid CPR certification.
Vent Certified, preferred.
Experience:
One year of respiratory therapy experience preferred in a long-term care setting.
Job Functions:
Provides respiratory related services for established times or services within the Respiratory Care Practitioner scope of services. This may include testing the patient for qualifying clinical needs, gathering information, completing and/or submitting the information to the facility.
Records all pertinent information on respiratory care records and patient charts. This includes consults, recommendations, and pertinent conversations with physicians, staff, patient, patient family members or other caregivers.
Assists facility in regulatory issues, ensuring that respiratory equipment and supplies are stored in appropriate storage area, and appropriate signs and documentation are provided within the facility.
Takes care of routine mail, phone calls and pages, as necessary. Also completes necessary filing and faxing.
Communicates with facility staff regarding relevant clinical and operational issues regarding the program and patient care issues.
Assess for patient's respiratory needs. Assess oxygen saturation and use of pulse ox. Be able to assess ventilator patients and work with ventilator.
Complete treatment and ventilator check in a timely fashion. Notifies supervisor of any facility concerns or needs.
Completes TARs at the end of each month checking for accurate information.
The ability to assess for decannulation and weaning.
May participate in a wide variety of special projects.
Resolves routine problems and communicates solution to appropriate personnel.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Ability to work independently in a consulting capacity.
Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization.
Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations.
Ability to organize a schedule and work to meet facility needs.
