Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Genesis Administrative Services • Albuquerque, NM

2d

About The Position

Under general supervision and medical direction, the Respiratory Therapist performs respiratory care procedures in accordance with physician treatment plans and departmental policies. The role includes assessing and managing residents, administering prescribed therapies and aerosolized medications, monitoring and documenting responses and adverse reactions, facilitating care and discharge planning, and involving families or facility staff in care as appropriate. The resident population is primarily adult and geriatric, and care is adapted to residents’ age-related physical and psychological needs.

The therapist initiates and maintains life-support systems, provides airway care, manages and troubleshoots mechanical ventilators, and participates in cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The role includes assessing cardiopulmonary status and developing respiratory care plans under physician orders; administering and evaluating respiratory modalities; maintaining equipment and supplies; documenting care; educating residents, families, and facility staff; and participating in interdisciplinary care planning, quality assurance, and professional education. The position is responsible for effective delivery of rehabilitation services, following plans of care and schedules, and completing documentation in a timely manner.

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’ conditions and cardiopulmonary status using physical assessment, history, laboratory findings, chest imaging, pulmonary function testing, and professional judgment.
• Administer prescribed respiratory therapies and aerosolized medications; monitor residents’ responses and recognize and respond to adverse reactions.
• Initiate, monitor, maintain, and document respiratory care modalities and life-support systems.
• Perform airway care and maintenance, manage artificial ventilator status under approved protocols, and maintain and troubleshoot mechanical ventilators.
• Participate in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, including bag ventilation and closed-chest massage.
• Review physician orders and resident charts before treatment, observe and record vital signs, breath sounds, appearance, and treatment response, and notify the supervisor of new and discontinued residents.
• Select and adjust respiratory equipment and medication delivery devices to promote effective treatment and resident comfort; communicate pertinent information to nurses and chart accurately.
• Inspect, test, clean, reassemble, maintain, and properly dispose of equipment; maintain supplies and equipment logs and perform related record keeping.
• Administer and document ordered respiratory modalities, including positive-pressure breathing, nebulizer treatments, chest physical therapy, deep tracheal suctioning, incentive spirometry, sputum induction, and breathing and cough retraining.
• Accept and transcribe verbal orders related to respiratory care procedures.
• Instruct residents and family members on respiratory procedures and their rationale, and provide in-service training to residents, families, and facility staff.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and conferences, quality assurance data collection, and internal and external educational programs.
• Troubleshoot equipment and perform tasks to support diagnostic-equipment accuracy, quality control, preventive maintenance, and calibration.
• Deliver rehabilitation services in accordance with established plans of care and schedules, and complete documentation in a timely manner.
• 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.
• Clinical mentorship program for new graduates.
• Free continuing education units through Medbridge.
• Visa or Green Card sponsorship support and relocation assistance through the Journey Travel Program.
• 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