RESPIRATORY THERAPIST (68942)

PRIORITY MANAGEMENT•Mabank, TX

32d•Onsite

About The Position

Come join an amazing team! Our care teams are true caregivers. They serve residents with dedication and compassion and are the heart of our residents’ care and recovery. Whether providing direct care or operational support, Priority Management seeks people who share our commitment to providing excellent care to our residents and residents. Our residents are our passion and we invite you to join our team! We are looking for an experienced Respiratory Therapist to assess, treat, and care for residents with breathing disorders, assuming primary responsibility for all respiratory care modalities. This entails initiating and conducting therapeutic procedures, meticulously maintaining patient records, and selecting, assembling, checking, and operating the necessary equipment.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years in acute critical care or ventilator-based rehab settings
Experience treating COPD, pulmonary fibrosis, and neuromuscular patient population
Exceptional verbal and written communication
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
Knowledge of emergency medical techniques and respiratory care equipment
Proficiency in computer and database management
Effective organizational and time management abilities
Licensed Respiratory Therapist credentials
Practical experience in a clinical setting
Experience as a practicing respiratory therapist

Nice To Haves

RRT (preferred)
Registered Respiratory Therapist credentials or Adult Critical Care Specialist credentials (preferred)
NPS credentials (preferred)
Bachelor of Science degree in Respiratory Therapy (preferred)

Responsibilities

Conduct tests, such as End tidal CO2 readings, pulse oximetry, peak flow, incentive spirometry, heart rate, breath sounds evaluation, arterial blood gas analysis, obtain arterial blood gas, ventilator weaning (per doctor order), mechanical ventilator titration (per doctor order), and all other functions that fall under the NBRC/AARC and COARC guidelines and etc.
Establishes the patient’s eligibility for care
Performs equipment setups and ventilator/equipment checks on a regular basis
Communicates with the families of residents
Interacts with a variety of facility staff from different departments
Assesses residents upon admission or discharge to and from the hospital or medical facility
Reviews residents’ medical records
Explains care options to residents and their families
Coordinates with facility staff to ensure that each patient has a smooth transition through the discharge process and back to the home environment
Verifies health insurance coverage for residents
Coordinates communication between residents and their physicians, case managers and other medical staff
Works with the facility’s marketing and sales team to bring awareness of the company’s strengths and services into the community at large

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Basic Company Paid Life insurance
Long Term Disability
Voluntary Life Insurance for the Employee, Employee Spouse and Employee Children
Short Term Disability, Cancer, Critical Illness, Accidental and Universal Life
Daily Pay
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Time Off