Weekend Respiratory Therapist

Schedule

• Every Weekend

Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Looking for a talented and motivated Respiratory Therapist to join our dynamic team. The position is within a Skilled Nursing facility. Candidate should possess passion for the geriatric population, must have a license in the state of practice, be able to evaluate and treat independently without direct supervision, and possess the desire to perform functional therapeutic activities to assist residents in improving their experience.

Job Description

• Completes assessments and implements respiratory techniques to maintain and progress the rehab patients with various respiratory illnesses/diseases and non-respiratory illnesses.
• Initiate therapies, maintain patient records, operate, check, and assemble equipment.
• Complete a variety of bedside treatments:
• Oxygen therapy
• Oxygen weaning
• Aerosol therapy
• PEP therapy
• Deep breathing and coughing
• Respiratory muscle training
• Incentive Spirometry
• Chest physiotherapy
• Oro/Naso-pharyngeal suctioning
• Tracheo-bronchial suctioning and tracheostomy care
• Airway management/assessment
• Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation
• Pulmonary function testing
• High-flow oxygen
• 6- and 2-minute walk testing
• Complete in-services for nursing staff every quarter.
• Responsible for completing daily, weekly, and monthly documentation.
• Attend applicable IDT meetings.
• Experience with tracheotomy.
• Experience in a long-term care setting.
• Follow procedure and protocol of facility.
• Completes tracking, auditing, and caseload management.
• Performs related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduate of COARC accredited AS or BS Respiratory program. Licensed as RRT or CRT.
• Licensed in the state in which practicing with BLS certification.