Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Genesis Administrative Services • Siler City, NC

2h

About The Position

At Powerback, the Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory care to residents in a skilled nursing facility under general supervision and medical direction. The role exercises judgment in accordance with the physician’s treatment plan and departmental policies and procedures. Its scope includes resident and family assessment and management, resource management, care facilitation, and discharge planning as needed. The resident population is primarily adult and geriatric, and care is tailored to residents’ age-related physical and psychological needs.

The therapist assesses cardiopulmonary status and develops respiratory care plans upon physician order; administers prescribed therapies and aerosolized medications; monitors and documents residents’ responses, progress, and adverse reactions; and communicates pertinent information to nursing staff and other appropriate parties. The role also maintains and troubleshoots life-support and respiratory equipment, contributes to emergency response, provides instruction to residents, families, and facility staff, and participates in interdisciplinary care planning, education, quality assurance, and accurate medical-record documentation.

Requirements

• Completion of a NBRC-approved and accredited respiratory therapy program.
• One year of clinical practice experience under medical direction.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.
• Current state licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Assess residents’ cardiopulmonary status using physical assessment, history, laboratory findings, chest radiology, pulmonary function testing, and professional judgment; formulate respiratory care plans upon physician order.
• Review physician orders for completeness and check resident records for relevant history, physical findings, and bedside precautions before treatment.
• Administer prescribed respiratory therapies and aerosolized medications, adjusting equipment and dosage as appropriate and monitoring residents’ vital signs, breathing, response, and any adverse reactions.
• Initiate, monitor, maintain, and document respiratory care modalities, including intermittent positive pressure breathing, nebulizer treatments, chest physical therapy, breathing and cough retraining, deep tracheal suctioning, incentive spirometry, and sputum induction.
• Initiate, monitor, and maintain life-support systems; provide airway care and maintenance; manage artificial ventilator status under approved protocol; and maintain and troubleshoot mechanical ventilators.
• Participate in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and emergency response, including bag ventilation and closed-chest massage.
• Observe and chart residents’ pulse, respiration, breath sounds, general appearance, treatment, teaching, and response; document all care in the medical record and communicate pertinent information to residents’ nurses.
• Notify the supervisor of new starts and discontinued residents.
• Inspect, test, clean, reassemble, maintain, and properly dispose of equipment; ensure adequate supplies; maintain oxygen and respiratory-equipment logs; and perform required recordkeeping and administrative duties.
• Provide in-service training and explain respiratory procedures to residents, family members, and facility staff to support understanding, cooperation, and treatment efficiency.
• Involve appropriate parties in assessment, treatment, and continuing care as needed; participate in interdisciplinary resident rounds and conferences to plan and evaluate care.
• Attend educational programs and read professional journals to maintain and enhance technical and clinical competencies.
• Participate in assigned quality-assurance data collection and perform equipment troubleshooting and tasks supporting diagnostic accuracy, quality control, preventive maintenance, and calibration.
• Deliver rehabilitation services efficiently, adhere to established plans of care and schedules, and document services promptly.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans for full-time team members; dental and vision plans for part-time team members.
• Paid time off for full-time and part-time team members.
• Powerback Clinical Mentorship Program for new graduates, beginning on day one.
• Free continuing education units through Medbridge.
• Visa or Green Card sponsorship support and relocation assistance.
• Journey Travel Program offering work across the U.S. with the security of a full-time role.
• Discounts on wireless/TV, home/auto/renters and pet insurance, childcare, eldercare, and other offerings.
• PowerZone Employee Recognition Program rewards.
• Clinicians in Action professional development program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed