Respiratory Therapist (RT)

About the role

The Respiratory Therapist, under the direction of management, is responsible for providing clinical direction and in-services regarding patient care and other respiratory related issues to the facility.

Responsibilities

• Provides respiratory related services for established times or services within the Respiratory Care Practitioner scope of services.
• Gathers and submits information to the facility regarding patient care needs.
• Records all pertinent information on respiratory care records and patient charts, including consults, recommendations, and conversations with physicians, staff, patient, patient family members, or other caregivers.
• Affixes respiratory equipment and supplies to appropriate storage areas and provides necessary documentation.
• Takes care of routine mail, phone calls, and pages, as needed, and completes necessary filing and faxing.
• Communicates with facility staff regarding relevant clinical and operational issues, patient care issues, and special projects.
• Affixes assessments for patient's respiratory needs, including oxygen saturation and use of pulse ox, and works with ventilator patients.
• Notifies supervisor of any facility concerns or needs and completes TARs at the end of each month, checking for accurate information.
• Affixes assessments for decannulation and weaning, and participates in a wide variety of special projects.
• Solves routine problems and communicates solutions to appropriate personnel.

Requirements

• A CRT or RRT license and a graduate of an AMA approved school for respiratory care.
• A valid Respiratory Care Practitioner license in the state employed.
• A valid CPR certification.
• Vent Certified, preferred.
• One year of respiratory therapy experience preferred in a long-term care setting.

Qualifications

• Education: A CRT or RRT license and a graduate of an AMA approved school for respiratory care.
• Licenses/Certification: Valid Respiratory Care Practitioner license in the state employed, valid CPR certification, vent certified, preferred.

Skills

• Ability to work independently in a consulting capacity.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations.
• Ability to organize a schedule and work to meet facility needs.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Benefits

• Medical Benefits: Affordable medical insurance options through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.
• Additional Healthcare Benefits: Dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance options via leading insurance providers.
• Flexible Pay Options: Get paid daily, weekly, or bi-weekly through UKG Wallet.
• Benefits Concierge: Internal company assistance in understanding and utilizing your benefit options.
• Pet Insurance: Three options available.
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment options.
• Retirement Savings with 401K.
• HSA and FSA options.
• Unlimited Referral Bonuses.

Pay

• Starting Base Wage: $43.00-$48.80 per hour (based on experience and shift).
• Additional $4.00 per hour for Weekend Warrior Program.

Schedule

• Shift: Nights.