Respiratory Therapy

Respiratory Therapist

Come join our team and start making a difference!

We are hiring Respiratory Therapist for our skilled nursing facility. We would love to consider you!

Full-Time

Available Shifts: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

All duties and responsibilities shall be performed as set forth in our established policies and procedures.

Adheres to and assures compliance with Code of Conduct, Resident Rights, facility policies and procedures and all applicable rules, regulations and standards as set by Federal, State and regulating bodies.

Interpret, organize and implement physician, nurse practitioner, or licensed medical professional orders directing resident care.

Assist and continually monitor residents for proper position of airways, oxygenation, and respiratory stability.

Successfully collaborate and initiate coordination of respiratory services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the resident's total regimen of care.

Participate and cooperate with all aspects of facility needs and initiatives.

Perform necessary duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, and any other necessary documents as required or requested.

Initiate and be clinically responsible for the administration of respiratory therapies as prescribes to include but no limited to:

• Ventilator management, assessment, cleaning, weaning and maintenance
• Tracheostomy maintenance, cleaning, replacement, and assurance of airway.
• Tracheal, NT, OT suction.
• Accurately obtain, document and report all pertinent vital signs
• Review and revise patient respiratory care plans as necessary

QUALIFICATIONS:

Certificates and Licenses:

Must possess a current Respiratory Therapist license issued by the state.

Benefits:

We offer many opportunities for growth and advancement! Health/Dental/Vision/Disability/Life Insurance/ 401k + more Employee Discounts on Cell Phone service, Hotels, Movie Tickets, etc.

Veranda Rehabilitation & Healthcare's commitment to excellence extends beyond delivering world class health care. Our company mission is to dignify and transform post-acute care. We are a modern, state-of-the-art care center, located at 4301 South Expressway 83. Our convenient location south of downtown, serves the Harlingen, San Benito, Palm Valley, and the surrounding areas. We feature 100 beds and beautiful spacious rooms in both private and semi-private settings.

We're looking for exceptional Respiratory Therapist to join our team, so if you're looking to make a change to work at a truly remarkable place, we encourage you to apply.

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Veranda Rehabilitation and Healthcare