Respiratory Therapist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Must possess, as a minimum, a limited permit and be enrolled in a CRTT or RT NBRC approved program, or must be a Registered, Certified Respiratory Therapist.
• High school graduate or G. E. D. equivalent

Responsibilities

• Perform cardio-pulmonary resuscitation when needed.
• Responsible for the operation, maintenance, and management of mechanical ventilators.
• Responsible for the operation, maintenance, and management of any other required respiratory equipment.
• Prepare respiratory therapy equipment and resident for transportation, both internally and externally.
• Change equipment, as well as disinfect and sterilize it, in accordance to facility policy and procedure.
• Conduct blood gas analysis.
• Provide artificial airway management.
• Perform aerosolized drug administration.
• Provide oxygen therapy.
• Provide humidity therapy.
• Provide CPAP therapy.
• Perform pulse oximetry.
• Perform capnography.
• Perform specialized pulmonary function testing.
• Perform intermittent positive pressure ventilation.
• Perform incentive spirometry.
• Conduct patient assessment.
• Perform all charting and documentation duties as necessary.
• Create a clean, comfortable, and safe environment for residents and assure that their needs are met.
• Ensure that resident’s food service needs are met in a timely and compassionate manner.
• Maintain resident documentation records for activities of daily living, restorative programs, and resident specific forms.
• Maintain and work within established departmental, center, and corporate policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, and safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Attend and participate in scheduled training, educational classes, and orientation programs to maintain certification and enhance quality of care.
• Perform other related activities as assigned or requested.

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• PTO plans
• Life and disability plans
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage from quality benefit carriers
• 401(k) with employer match
• Flexible Spending Accounts