Respiratory Therapist

West Gables Health Care Center

• $77K — $87K *
Miami, FL 33186In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required
  • Current state licensure essential
  • Minimum 3 years of respiratory therapy experience preferred
  • Experience with tracheostomy care and ventilator management required
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills needed

Responsibilities

  • Perform comprehensive chest assessments for diverse residents
  • Consult with healthcare professionals to develop and adjust treatment plans
  • Conduct diagnostic tests like lung capacity and blood gas evaluations
  • Administer various respiratory therapies such as oxygen and aerosol medications
  • Manage ventilator-dependent residents and initiate support when necessary
  • Monitor residents' respiratory status and equipment functionality
  • Educate residents and families on treatments and equipment use

Benefits

  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee referral bonus
  • Health, vision, and dental benefits
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Employee engagement and culture initiatives
  • Company-sponsored life insurance
  • Access to employee assistance program (EAP) resources
Full Job Description
Responsibilities for Respiratory Therapist:
  • Perform comprehensive chest assessments and respiratory examinations for a diverse resident population.
  • Consult with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to develop, evaluate, and modify individualized treatment plans.
  • Perform diagnostic testing, including lung capacity measurements and evaluation of blood gas levels.
  • Administer respiratory therapies, including oxygen therapy, aerosol medications, and chest physiotherapy.
  • Manage and monitor ventilator-dependent residents, including initiation of ventilator support when necessary.
  • Conduct regular monitoring of residents' respiratory status and ensure proper functioning of respiratory equipment.
  • Educate residents and families on respiratory treatments, equipment use, and medication administration.
  • Maintain accurate documentation of treatments, assessments, and resident progress in accordance with clinical standards.

Qualifications for Respiratory Therapist:
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care required.
  • Current state licensure required.
  • Minimum of 3 years of respiratory therapy experience preferred.
  • Experience with tracheostomy care and ventilator management in a skilled nursing facility, LTACH, or hospital setting required.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to effectively engage residents, families, and clinical teams.

Benefits of Respiratory Therapist:
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee referral bonus
  • Health, vision, and dental benefits
  • 401(k) with match
  • Employee engagement and culture committee
  • Company-sponsored life insurance
  • Employee assistance program (EAP) resources
* Ladders Estimates

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