Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Genesis Administrative Services•Siler City, NC

About The Position

At Powerback, the Respiratory Therapist performs respiratory care procedures under general supervision and medical direction, exercising judgment within physician treatment plans and departmental policies. The role serves primarily adult and geriatric residents in a skilled nursing facility and includes assessment and management, resource management, care facilitation, and discharge planning as required. The therapist assesses residents’ cardiopulmonary status and needs, administers prescribed therapies and aerosolized medications, monitors and documents responses and adverse reactions, and develops respiratory care plans as ordered by a physician. The role includes initiating and maintaining life-support systems; airway care; managing and troubleshooting mechanical ventilators; participating in cardiopulmonary resuscitation; and delivering respiratory modalities such as nebulizer treatments, chest physiotherapy, suctioning, incentive spirometry, and breathing and cough retraining. The therapist checks orders and resident records before treatment, observes and records clinical findings, communicates pertinent information to nursing staff and supervisors, maintains accurate medical records, and accepts and transcribes verbal orders related to respiratory care. The role also involves equipment inspection, cleaning, maintenance, calibration support, supply management, resident and family education, staff in-service training, participation in interdisciplinary care planning and quality assurance, and ongoing professional education. The therapist is responsible for efficient delivery of rehabilitation services, adherence to care plans and schedules, and timely documentation.

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’ condition and cardiopulmonary status using physical assessment, history, laboratory findings, radiological studies, pulmonary function testing, and professional judgment.
Administer prescribed respiratory therapies and aerosolized medications, monitor residents’ responses, identify adverse reactions, and take appropriate action.
Initiate, monitor, maintain, and document life-support systems and respiratory care modalities.
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, as part of the emergency team.
Review physician orders and resident records before treatment, observe and chart clinical findings, and notify the supervisor of new or discontinued residents.
Deliver ordered respiratory modalities, including intermittent positive pressure breathing, handheld nebulizer treatments, chest physiotherapy, suctioning, incentive spirometry, sputum induction, and breathing and cough retraining.
Communicate pertinent treatment information to residents’ nurses and supervisors and maintain accurate documentation in medical records.
Inspect, test, clean, reassemble, maintain, and properly dispose of equipment; maintain supplies and equipment logs and support diagnostic equipment quality control and preventive maintenance.
Instruct residents and family members on respiratory procedures and provide in-service training to residents, family members, and facility staff.
Participate in interdisciplinary resident rounds and conferences, care planning, quality assurance data collection, and continuing education.
Deliver rehabilitation services efficiently, follow 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.
Journey Travel Program offering work across the U.S. with the security of a full-time role.
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.