RT LEAD SNF

Bay Crest Care Center•Torrance, CA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

We are now hiring a Lead Respiratory Therapist to join our dynamic team! We are committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care, and we’re looking for a skilled Respiratory Therapist to help us ensure the well-being of our residents. Our team thrives on person-centered care, trust, communication, and collaboration, and we’re looking for someone who shares that vision. As a Lead Respiratory Therapist, you will be responsible for the evaluation, treatment, and care of residents with breathing disorders. Under the direction of a physician, you will set up and operate various types of respiratory care equipment to be used in the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory diseases, while carefully monitoring each resident’s physiological responses to therapy.

Requirements

2-4 years of experience providing direct Respiratory Therapy.
Current Respiratory License in the state.
Ability to work under stress and in emergency situations.
Current and valid CPR/BLS certification.
Knowledgeable of nursing practices, procedures, terminology, laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with multiple residents.
Experience in an acute care respiratory unit or Skilled Nursing environment.
Experience with PointClickCare (PCC).

Responsibilities

Evaluation, treatment, and care of residents with breathing disorders.
Set up and operate various types of respiratory care equipment to be used in the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory diseases.
Carefully monitoring each resident’s physiological responses to therapy.