Respiratory Therapist

About the role

Collaborate with healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive respiratory care in a long-term care setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor oxygen therapy, including CPAP and BiPAP devices, maintaining supplies as needed.
• Assess new admissions and referrals for appropriate respiratory interventions, including pneumonia reduction strategies.
• Support ventilator-dependent residents and monitor physiological responses to therapies, adjusting care accordingly.
• Document assessments, therapies, and patient responses in electronic medical records.
• Educate patients on respiratory conditions, medication use, smoking cessation, and device operation.
• Train nursing staff on respiratory care, equipment, and treatments.
• Participate in care planning and assist with emergency procedures such as CPR.
• Perform other assigned duties as necessary.

Requirements

• High school diploma and a degree from an AMA-approved respiratory therapy program.
• Valid license from the North Carolina Respiratory Care Board.
• Dependability, flexibility, and strong teamwork skills.
• Ability to make clinical decisions, teach, and instruct staff and patients.
• Knowledge of long-term care regulations and procedures.
• Long-term care experience preferred.
• Professional appearance and excellent interpersonal skills.