Respiratory Therapist (RT)
About The Position
Creekside Post Acute is seeking a Part Time Respiratory Therapist (RT) for either the NOC or DAY shift. The ideal candidate will be hardworking, responsible, reliable, and a team player. New graduates are welcome to apply. The role involves performing the duties of a Respiratory Care Practitioner, with a focus on long-term care. The RT will set up and operate various respiratory equipment for the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory diseases and illnesses, as requested by a physician. This position requires maintaining a collaborative relationship with the unit's clinical manager, who serves as the team leader.
Requirements
- RCP (Respiratory Care Practitioner)
- RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist)
- BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
- Ability to perform duties under the supervision of a Pulmonologist and RT Director.
- Ability to provide maintenance of artificial airways.
- Ability to assess and wean mechanical ventilated patients.
- Ability to administer oxygen therapy.
- Ability to administer aerosol treatments.
- Ability to administer DPI treatments.
- Ability to perform Tracheostomy tube changes.
- Ability to perform Pulse oximetry.
- Ability to perform CPT.
- Ability to assist and resolve an acute respiratory illness.
- Ability to provide patient and family education/training.
- Ability to perform Cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Demonstrates ability to relate appropriately and work effectively with others.
- Ability to prioritize multiple assignments without sacrificing the quality of the end product.
Responsibilities
- Perform tasks of a Respiratory Care Practitioner with emphasis on long term care.
- Set up and operate various types of respiratory care equipment for diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disease and/or illness upon physician request.
- Maintain a collaborative working relationship with the unit's clinical manager.
- Provide maintenance of artificial airways.
- Assess and wean mechanical ventilated patients.
- Administer oxygen therapy.
- Administer aerosol treatments.
- Administer DPI treatments.
- Perform Tracheostomy tube changes.
- Perform Pulse oximetry.
- Perform CPT (Chest Physiotherapy).
- Assist and resolve acute respiratory illnesses.
- Provide patient and family education/training.
- Perform Cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
