Respiratory Therapist -SNF/Clearfield
ROCKY MOUNTAIN CARE GROUP•Clearfield, UT
•Onsite
About The Position
The Respiratory Therapist leads, guides, and directs respiratory therapy services at Rocky Mountain Care-Clearfield in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, professional standards, physician orders, and facility policies. The role plans, organizes, implements, evaluates, and directs respiratory therapy programs and services for residents, and monitors department performance and regulatory compliance. The position is per diem, with variable shifts that may include nights from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.; shifts may fluctuate. Travel may be up to 25%.
Requirements
- Valid, unrestricted license in the applicable therapy discipline in the state of employment.
- Valid driver’s license in the state of employment.
- Knowledge of skilled nursing home regulations, procedures, laws, and guidelines pertaining to long-term care.
- At least 3 years of Respiratory Therapy experience.
- Completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapy Education Program.
- Licensure or certifications required for the position, such as ACLS, BLS, PALS, or CRT.
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
- Ability to deal tactfully with residents, families, staff, visitors, government personnel, and the general public; patience and tact when dealing with difficult people.
- Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday and perform job-related movements such as bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and overhead lifting.
- Ability to work beyond normal hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary, accept emergency callbacks, and work to task completion despite interruptions.
- Ability to assist with evacuation of residents during emergencies.
- Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant and to follow and relay oral and written instructions and information.
- Leadership and supervisory skills, including willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
- Ability to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position and communicate with medical, nursing, and other department staff.
- Meet facility health requirements, including medical and physical exams and immunity-status checks.
- Must not pose a threat to the health and safety of others in the workplace.
Responsibilities
- Plan, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct respiratory therapy services and programs in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, practice acts, professional guidelines, physician orders, and facility policies.
- Coordinate reporting of respiratory therapy performance indicators, monitor outcomes, and report findings to the Rehabilitation Director, recommending action when needed.
- Develop and maintain processes for evaluating, initiating, maintaining, and discontinuing treatments, discharge, and associated resident documentation.
- Document, bill, and code respiratory therapy services in accordance with facility policies and provide information needed for accurate resident assessment coding.
- Ensure respiratory therapy equipment and supplies are adequately stocked, properly stored, sanitized, disinfected, cleaned, and safely used; monitor ventilator support if used; and perform preventive maintenance and safety testing.
- Assess, treat, and educate residents with cardiopulmonary impairments as directed by practitioners; administer respiratory treatments and oxygen therapy within scope of practice and according to orders, protocols, and facility policy.
- Participate in interdisciplinary and rehabilitative team meetings concerning resident progress and discharge planning.
- Maintain knowledge of applicable practice acts, professional standards, regulatory requirements, and supervision requirements.
- Build positive relationships with residents, employees, and families; promote teamwork, mutual respect, positivity, and effective communication.
- Evaluate the work of respiratory therapy assistants, if utilized, and maintain accountability for their work in accordance with applicable standards.
- Participate in facility committees as needed and collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, physicians, consultants, and community agencies to enhance services or resolve issues.
- Prepare written and oral reports and recommendations for the Rehabilitation Director and provide in-house respiratory therapy coverage as assigned.
- Follow facility policies and procedures, safety and infection-control practices, confidentiality requirements, and regulatory standards; report violations, safety issues, suspected abuse or neglect, exposures, and work-related injuries as required.
- Participate in emergency and life-safety drills and training, fulfill assigned emergency-plan responsibilities, and assist with resident evacuation when necessary.
- Complete assigned training and skills competency requirements and perform other duties as assigned.
