Respiratory Therapist

About This Role

Perform respiratory care procedures under medical direction, exercising judgment within a physician's treatment plan and departmental policies. This role involves patient/family assessment, resource management, care facilitation, and discharge planning for primarily adult and geriatric populations.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory care related procedures under general supervision and medical direction
• Assess resident's condition, administer prescribed therapy and aerosolized medications, and observe/record progress
• Provide in-service training to residents, family members, and facility staff
• Initiate, monitor, and maintain life support systems for residents in a skilled nursing facility
• Perform airway care and maintenance
• Manage artificial ventilator status as directed by an approved protocol
• Maintain and troubleshoot mechanical ventilators
• Participate in cardiopulmonary resuscitation procedures (bag ventilation and closed chest massage)
• Initiate, monitor, evaluate response to, and document all therapy modalities
• Inspect and test equipment, disassemble, clean, reassemble, and maintain an adequate supply of necessary equipment

Requirements

• Completion of a NBRC approved and accredited program
• 1 year of clinical practice experience under medical direction
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification
• Current State Licensure for a Respiratory Care Practitioner

Qualifications

• Completion of a NBRC approved and accredited program
• 1 year of clinical practice experience under medical direction

Benefits

Certifications