Respiratory Therapist

We are seeking a highly-skilled and compassionate respiratory therapist to join our growing medical team. In this position, you will play a key role in patient care by helping to monitor progress and administer breathing treatments as prescribed by our physicians. Experience working as a respiratory therapist in a clinical setting is a plus. You should have a patient-centered, caring approach and a proven ability to work as part of a team.

Looking to fill positions for Respiratory Therapist position in a 5-bed long-term residential facility. Immediate openings are available.

Respiratory Therapist Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform all necessary respiratory procedures using non-invasive methods, e.g. CPAP and BIPAP therapies
• Educate staff on basic respiratory therapy procedures
• Carefully follow doctors' instructions and conduct all prescribed therapies accurately and completely
• Participate in the diagnosis and evaluation of patients, recommend treatments, and advise doctors on best practices to control abnormal functions in the patient's cardiopulmonary systems
• Administer blood gas samples and perform basic analysis
• Document all treatments and report progress to physicians
• Maintain compliance with all laws and policies

Respiratory Therapist Requirements and Qualifications

• Associate degree in respiratory therapy
• Valid RRT or CRT license, current and in good standing
• 2+ years of experience as a licensed respiratory therapist
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
• Strong working knowledge of most up-to-date therapy procedures for patients
• Excellent bedside manner

Schedule:

• 12-hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)
• Day Shift (Preferred)