Respiratory Therapist Full Time

About the role

Our Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital is dedicated to providing exceptional and compassionate care to individuals with various medical conditions. The hospital supports career growth and personal well-being for its employees.

Responsibilities

• Extensive and thorough orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting
• Generous PTO and Paid Sick Time for full-time team members to maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, employee assistance program (EAP), and dental plan offerings for full-time team members
• Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection for full-time team members
• Evaluates patient and recommends a treatment plan
• Explains purpose and procedure of treatments, tests, and equipment to the patients, and provides necessary education upon discharge
• Conducts physician prescribed treatments of a routine nature using various ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer devices
• Performs chest physiotherapy, suctioning, oximetry, and capnography monitoring
• Performs routine review of patient's chest x-rays
• Performs 12-Lead EKG and basic arrhythmia recognition
• Performs pulmonary function studies according to policy
• Aids in procedures related to respiratory care, including bronchoscopy, perc trachs, chest tube placement, etc.
• Drains chest via PleurX catheter or similar device
• Performs tracheostomy care, including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes
• Performs arterial puncture and monitors, records, and reports test results
• Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation according to BLS and ACLS guidelines
• Inserts and removes endotracheal tubes via free hand technique or video laryngoscope system
• Records all pertinent information of treatments and patient response to treatments on respiratory care records and patient chart
• Communicates with attending and pulmonary physicians regarding the efficiency of therapy administered to the patient

Requirements

• BLS certification required
• Current state licensure required
• ACLS required within 6 months of hire (for agency RTs upon first shift, PRN staff upon hire)

Qualifications

• Must possess “Active” credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or state equivalent; RRT preferred
• One (1) year of related experience preferred

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong clinical judgment and decision-making abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

• Generous PTO and Paid Sick Time
• Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, EAP, and dental plans
• Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan
• Life and disability protection

Pay

• $29.00 - $39.04 per hour depending on experience

Schedule

• Fulltime