Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Genesis Administrative Services • Stafford Township, NJ

5d

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 respiratory therapies and aerosolized medications, monitoring and documenting progress and responses, facilitating care and discharge planning, and involving families and facility staff as needed. The resident population is primarily adult and geriatric.

The therapist initiates and maintains life-support systems, provides airway care, manages and troubleshoots mechanical ventilators, and participates in cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The role also includes assessing cardiopulmonary status, carrying out physician-ordered respiratory care modalities, educating residents, families, and facility staff, maintaining equipment and supplies, documenting care, and participating in interdisciplinary care planning and quality assurance activities.

The position is responsible for efficient delivery of rehabilitation services, adherence to plans of care and schedules, and timely documentation. The therapist also maintains and enhances clinical competencies through education and professional reading and performs other duties as assigned.

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 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, radiological studies, pulmonary function testing, and professional judgment; formulate respiratory care plans upon physician order.
• Administer prescribed therapies and aerosolized medications, monitor resident responses and adverse reactions, and document progress and care provided.
• Initiate, monitor, and maintain life-support systems in the skilled nursing facility.
• 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.
• Initiate, administer, evaluate, and document physician-ordered respiratory care modalities, including positive pressure breathing, nebulizer treatments, chest physical therapy, suctioning, incentive spirometry, sputum induction, and breathing and cough retraining exercises.
• Review physician orders for completeness and check resident records for relevant history and precautions before treatment.
• Observe and chart pulse, respiration, breath sounds, general appearance, and responses during and after treatment; communicate pertinent information to the resident's nurse and notify a supervisor of new starts and discontinued residents.
• Select, adjust, and operate respiratory devices and equipment to provide effective treatment and resident comfort; regulate equipment flow and pressure.
• Inspect, test, clean, reassemble, maintain, and properly dispose of equipment; maintain supplies, oxygen and respiratory equipment logs, and equipment records.
• Provide in-service training and explain respiratory procedures to residents, families, and facility staff to support understanding, cooperation, and treatment goals.
• Participate in interdisciplinary resident rounds and conferences, quality assurance data collection, and equipment troubleshooting, quality control, preventive maintenance, and calibration.
• Attend educational programs and read professional journals to maintain and enhance technical skills and clinical competencies.
• Deliver rehabilitation services in accordance with the established plan of care, department and resident schedules, and timely documentation requirements.
• Accept and transcribe verbal orders related to respiratory care procedures.
• Perform administrative duties and record keeping as required, and 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.
• Powerback 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