Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist needed for premier nursing facility. Come join our winning team!

Our Mission :

We are professionals committed to serving others, nurturing life, and promoting an individual's ability to thrive.

Position Summary:

Performs direct and indirect patient care duties under the supervision of the Director of Rehabilitation or other appropriately licensed professional.

Qualifications: If you meet these qualifications please apply!

• High school graduate or equivalent required, AA or college student preferred
• Active Respiratory Therapist Certification (C.R.T.) required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certifications
• 6 months of prior experience preferred
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills
• Basic computer, charting and knowledge of office equipment (copier, fax, etc.)
• Patience, empathy and the ability to get along with multiple personality types
• Must be able to execute the physical duties of the position (transferring, lifting and supporting patients with proper techniques, pushing wheelchairs and other therapy equipment, donning/doffing equipment as needed, etc.)

Responsibilities:

• Monitors patients for proper position of airways, oxygenation and respiratory stability
• Administer respiratory therapies as needed
• Ventilator management, assessment, cleaning, weaning and maintenance
• Tracheostomy maintenance, cleaning, replacement and assurance of airway
• Assists therapist with other patient related treatment activities as trained/instructed

Benefits:

• Competitive Pay
• Health Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision coverages with company paying majority of costs for Medical HMO (with buy up plan options available)
• 401(k) with company match (company match begins after 1 year of service)
• Company paid Life and disability insurance
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Holiday)
• Employee Assistance program
• Identity Theft and Travel insurance protections
• Bene-Hub employee sponsored discount programs and more….

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.