Respiratory Therapist

Genesis Administrative Services • Norfolk, VA

13d

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, facilitating care, managing resources, and supporting discharge planning as needed. The resident population is primarily adult and geriatric. The therapist applies age-appropriate knowledge of growth and development to meet residents’ physical and psychological needs and involves family members and facility staff in assessment, treatment, and continuing care as appropriate.

The therapist administers and evaluates prescribed respiratory therapies and aerosolized medications; monitors and documents resident progress and responses, including adverse reactions; and provides instruction to residents, families, and facility staff. The position also involves initiating and maintaining life-support systems, providing airway care, managing ventilators according to approved protocols, assisting with cardiopulmonary resuscitation, maintaining and troubleshooting equipment, and ensuring accurate clinical documentation and supply records.

The Respiratory Therapist participates in interdisciplinary rounds, conferences, quality assurance activities, and ongoing education. The role is responsible for effective delivery of rehabilitation services, adherence to plans of care and schedules, and timely documentation. Other duties may be 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 (BCLS) certification.
• Current state licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Assess residents’ cardiopulmonary status using physical assessment, history, laboratory findings, chest radiological studies, pulmonary function testing, and professional judgment; formulate respiratory care plans when ordered by a physician.
• Administer prescribed respiratory care procedures, therapies, and aerosolized medications, and evaluate and document residents’ responses, including adverse reactions.
• 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, as part of the emergency team.
• Check physician orders and resident charts before treatment, observe and chart relevant resident status, and notify the supervisor of new starts and discontinued residents.
• Select, adjust, and operate respiratory therapy devices and equipment to support effective treatment and resident comfort; monitor residents during and after therapy and communicate pertinent information to nursing staff.
• Perform respiratory therapy modalities as ordered, including intermittent positive pressure breathing, handheld nebulizer treatments, chest physical therapy, percussion, vibration, breathing and cough retraining, deep tracheal suctioning, incentive spirometry, and sputum induction.
• Inspect, test, clean, reassemble, maintain, and properly dispose of equipment; maintain supplies and perform equipment troubleshooting, quality control, preventive maintenance, and calibration tasks.
• Document all resident care services and maintain required equipment and oxygen supply logs, records, and administrative documentation.
• Accept and transcribe verbal orders related to respiratory care procedures.
• Instruct residents and family members in the purpose and methods of respiratory procedures to support understanding, cooperation, and rehabilitation goals.
• Provide in-service training to residents, family members, and facility staff.
• Participate in interdisciplinary resident rounds and conferences, quality assurance data collection, and educational programs to maintain and enhance clinical skills.
• Deliver rehabilitation services efficiently, follow established plans of care and schedules, and complete documentation on time.
• 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 beginning on day one.
• Free continuing education units through Medbridge.
• Visa or Green Card sponsorship support and relocation assistance.
• Journey Travel Program offering opportunities to 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed