Respiratory Therapist

Westchester Gardens Health & Rehabilitation • Clearwater, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position involves conducting thorough patient evaluations to identify respiratory issues, collaborating with physicians on treatment plans, delivering various respiratory therapies, educating patients, maintaining equipment, monitoring patient vital signs, and providing immediate care in emergency situations. The role requires independent decision-making, effective communication, and the ability to work with diverse patient populations. Tasks may involve exposure to potential hazards, and the physical demands include prolonged standing, walking, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching, stooping, crouching, kneeling, and repetitive movements. Cognitive requirements include independent task execution and clear communication. The role may also require working nights, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

• Must meet all applicable state and federal requirements for this position.
• Must possess associate's degree in respiratory therapy, Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) license, or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential for advanced practice.
• Be able to make independent decisions and follow instructions.
• Deal tactfully with personnel, prospects, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the public.
• Capable of working with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people within the facility.
• Communicate effectively in a manner that is sufficient for effective communication with supervisors, team members, prospects, residents, and families.
• Be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Pushing & Pulling heavy objects like oxygen tanks.
• Frequent reaching, stooping, crouching, & kneeling.
• Ability to perform repetitive movements while maintaining good mobility and dexterity.
• Be able to push and pull up to 50 pounds at times.
• Executes tasks independently.
• Ability to express yourself clearly and effectively.
• General computer literacy.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience in nursing in a home care, assisted living, or long-term care facility.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough patient evaluations to identify respiratory issues, including taking medical history, physical examinations, and reviewing patient records.
• Collaborate with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans based on patient needs.
• Deliver various respiratory therapies such as oxygen therapy, aerosol medications, chest physiotherapy, and airway clearance techniques.
• Teach patients about their lung condition, proper medication use, breathing exercises, and self-care practices.
• Maintain and calibrate respiratory therapy equipment.
• Monitor vital signs, lung sounds, and other relevant parameters during treatment.
• Providing immediate care in emergency situations requiring airway management or resuscitation.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees