Respiratory Therapist - Skilled Nursing-Night Shift
About The Position
The Respiratory Therapist implements and updates care plans, performs cardiopulmonary evaluations, administers respiratory therapy, and provides education to patients, families, team members, students, and the public. Evaluation includes acquiring, analyzing, and interpreting physiological data; performing diagnostic tests; and obtaining histories and physicals related to respiratory care. Therapy includes applying and monitoring medical gases other than anesthetic gases and environmental control systems, supporting mechanical ventilation, caring for and maintaining artificial airways, providing bronchopulmonary hygiene, administering pharmacologic agents related to respiratory procedures, and performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Education includes documenting instruction for patients and families, precepting orienting team members and students on rotations at RRHS affiliates, and providing public education upon request. This is a full-time position in Respiratory Therapy at Clifton Springs Nursing Home in Clifton Springs, New York. The schedule is night shift, with 12-hour shifts from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., 36 hours per week, and a weekend rotation of every other weekend or every third weekend. The posted pay range is $36.77–$48.33.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in Respiratory Care or an equivalent certificate.
- New York State Respiratory Therapist (RT) license with current registration, including credentials received prior to September 1993; or a New York State Respiratory Therapy Technician (RTT) license and active NBRC Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credentials.
- Current ACLS certification within one year of hire; respiratory therapists employed in non-acute Pulmonary or Long-Term Care areas are excluded from the ACLS requirement.
Responsibilities
- Review and evaluate patient records, including histories, physical exams, current vital signs, and admission and current respiratory care orders.
- Review and evaluate relevant blood gas and laboratory results, hemodynamic monitoring, electrocardiograms, and radiology reports.
- Advise providers on appropriate respiratory care procedures and techniques for individual patient situations.
- Select, assemble, and check respiratory care equipment for proper function, operation, and cleanliness.
- Recommend, conduct, and document prescribed therapeutic procedures, including medication administration, airway care, bronchial hygiene, oxygen and aerosol therapy, ventilator support, and monitoring and diagnostic procedures.
- Monitor and document pertinent clinical parameters and assessments for assigned patients in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
- Modify treatment techniques based on patient response.
- Initiate and update respiratory care plans for patients in accordance with department policy and procedure, as applicable.
- Participate in instructing and orienting respiratory care team members, students, and other allied health professionals in respiratory care administration methods.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
