PRN Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Job Description

Job Description

Covington Post Acute, located in Covington, Tennessee, is a Medicare and Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility. It offers care for up to 98 residents in private and semi-private suites. The facility emphasizes a comfortable and engaging environment with indoor and outdoor common spaces, personalized dietary plans, and a variety of social activities. Additional services include nursing, physical and occupational therapy, mental health support, and more.

Why join us?

At Covington Post Acute, we are committed to providing exceptional skilled nursing and rehabilitation services to our residents in a compassionate and supportive environment ensuring our residents thrive in comfort and dignity.

We are looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team and contribute to our mission of delivering high-quality care. Whether you are an experienced professional or exploring a rewarding career in healthcare, Covington offers a

Position Overview:

The Respiratory Therapist role evaluates, treats, and cares for patients with breathing or other cardiopulmonary disorders. Practicing under the direction of the Respiratory Department Head. Respiratory therapists assume primary responsibility for all respiratory care therapeutic treatments and diagnostic procedures, including the supervision of respiratory therapy Technicians.

• Assess patients and recommend appropriate respiratory therapy treatments

• Administer doctor-recommended respiratory therapy treatments

• Plan, prepare, and administer treatments such as IPPB, aerosol therapy, chest physiotherapy, incentive spirometry, and sputum inductions

• Perform diagnostic pulmonary and cardiac tests

• Inspect, test, maintain, and operate respiratory therapy equipment

• Respond to “code blue” emergencies, maintain airways, and perform CPR

• Instruct and supervise respiratory technicians

• Ensure patient care documentation is timely, legible, concise, and meets departmental standards

• Use resources and materials efficiently and safely

• Perform all duties promptly with competence and care

• Maintain a neat appearance and adhere to facility dress code policies

• While on assignment, the Respiratory Therapist is responsible and accountable to their assigned patients and to the client institution. The Respiratory Therapist is under the direct supervision of the Department Head or other assigned personnel and must have the ability to follow directions/instruction from his/her supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Associate degree from an accredited respiratory therapy program.

• A minimum of 6 months of experience.

• Preferably with experience in a skilled nursing facility setting.

• Current license as a Respiratory Therapist (CRT or RRT) as required by the state of Tennessee.

• National Provider BLS or CPR - American Heart Association upon hire

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.