Respiratory Therapist

Ciena Healthcare•Westland, MI

18d

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist assesses, treats, and cares for residents with breathing disorders. The therapist is responsible for respiratory care modalities, including assessing, initiating, and conducting therapeutic procedures; maintaining patient records; and selecting, assembling, checking, and operating equipment. The role collaborates with medical providers, nursing staff, and the interdisciplinary team to provide high-quality respiratory care in compliance with facility guidelines and applicable federal and state regulations. Ciena Healthcare is a national organization of skilled nursing, subacute, rehabilitative, and assisted living providers serving residents in Michigan and Ohio. The organization emphasizes compassionate, person-centered care and excellence.

Requirements

Demonstrated knowledge of basic respiratory practices.
Must be a certified Respiratory Therapist licensed in the state.
Completion of a two-year accredited Respiratory Program.
Current CPR certification or certification within 90 days of employment.
Knowledge of federal and state regulations.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience in a long-term care setting.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate respiratory therapy treatments in accordance with physician orders and established standards of practice.
Administer oxygen therapy, aerosolized medications, chest physiotherapy, suctioning, and other applicable respiratory modalities.
Monitor residents’ cardiopulmonary status, including oxygen saturation, vital signs, laboratory values, and imaging results.
Set up and manage respiratory equipment, including oxygen concentrators, AVAPs, BiPAP, CPAP, and nebulizers.
Educate residents, families, and nursing staff about disease management, safe equipment use, and respiratory care techniques.
Respond promptly to respiratory emergencies and assist as needed.
Document assessments, treatments, and resident responses according to facility policy.
Follow infection-control practices and ensure respiratory equipment is cleaned, disinfected, and stored appropriately.
Provide routine clinical care, including non-invasive ventilator checks, tracheostomy care, suctioning, resident evaluations, care plan development, respiratory medication delivery, supply changes, and equipment management.
Ensure department compliance with facility guidelines and state and federal regulations.
Establish and maintain respiratory equipment par levels and required maintenance records.
Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions.
Conduct quality assurance audits and quality control monitoring.