Respiratory Therapist (RT) (23819)

About the Role

Part-time position covering Harrison in Fort Worth and Carlyle in Southlake. The primary purpose of this role is to participate in and oversee the care of Residents with tracheostomy/stoma as prescribed by the attending physician, consistent with accepted standards of care and within the scope of Respiratory Therapist training and licensure.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited School and a current and valid license in the applicable State
• Minimum of one-year experience in a long-term or health care setting is preferred
• Knowledge of current trach care treatments and dressings
• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language

Responsibilities

• Observes, assesses, and treats Residents with trachs according to community policies, Federal, State, and local regulations
• Documents assessment and all related treatments in the medical record
• Consults with Director of Nurses/Attending Physician regarding changes in Residents' tracheostomy care and condition
• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed
• Identifies and secures equipment and supplies for trach care, changing tubing and all replaceable equipment on a weekly basis
• Ensures a safe environment for Resident population
• Has reviewed Cantex Senior Communities Clinical Policies and Procedures for Abuse Prevention and knows the employee's responsibility to enforce it
• Responsible for assuring patient/resident safety
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor

Benefits

• 401K with match
• CEU reimbursement
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Medical, dental, and supplemental insurance plans

Highly competitive compensation package.