Respiratory Care Practitioner / Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist

Creekside Post Acute is in search of an AM and NOC shifts full time and part time Respiratory Therapist that are hard working, responsible, reliable and team players. New graduates accepted.

Rates: $30-$34

Requirements:

• RCP
• RRT
• BLS

Job Description:

Under the direction of the Medical Director / Pulmonologist and Respiratory Therapist Director, performs the tasks of a Respiratory Care Practitioner with special emphasis on long term care. Upon the request of a physician, the Respiratory Therapist in the sub-acute unit performs and sets up and operate various types of respiratory care equipment to be utilized in the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disease and or illness. The Respiratory Therapist maintains a collaborative working relationship with the unit's clinical manager as the team leader.

Skills:

Must be able to perform, under the supervision of Pulmonologist and RT Director. Must be able to provide maintenance of artificial airways, assessing and weaning mechanical ventilated patients, oxygen therapy, aerosol treatments, DPI treatments, Tracheostomy tube changes, Pulse oximetry, CPT, assisting and resolving an acute respiratory illness. Patient and family education/training. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, demonstrates ability to relate appropriately and work effectively with others, and ability to prioritize multiple assignments without sacrificing the quality of the end product.