Respiratory Therapist

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionRespiratory Therapist Starting Pay: $35.15 - $40.21 Based on Experience Autumn Woods Healthcare Facility is excited to announce our new alliance with MediLodge as their sister facility! We are accepting applications for a Respiratory Therapist to join our team.See what a career at Autumn Woods can mean for you! Our tenured leadership and staff are here to assist you in developing your talents to guide your career path.Did you know?Caring deeply for others is a valuable gift, one that you should treasure. Fortunately for you, you can put that gift to excellent use here at Autumn Woods, and we will go above and beyond to invest in it AND you as a person.What We Offer You?At Autumn Woods, we understand that our employees work best when they are healthy, happy, and excited about the here and now, as well as the future. For that reason, we offer a wide range of benefits with your well-being in mind, including:Competitive Wages That Increase for Years LicensedExcellent Career Advancement Opportunities That Meet Your Goals We Offer Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield for Fulltime EmployeesMedical, Guardian Dental and Vision, Benefits for You & Your FamilyEmployee Benefits Navigator – to Guide You in Maximizing Your BenefitsPaid Vacation Days with Rollover Option, Sick Time, and Holidays401k RetirementAchieve your success with us! Apply Today!Summary:The Respiratory Therapist, under the direction of management, is responsible for providing clinical direction and in-services regarding patient care and other respiratory related issues to the facility.Qualifications: Education:A CRT or RRT license and a graduate of an AMA approved school for respiratory care. Licenses/Certification: Valid Respiratory Care Practitioner license in the state employed. Valid CPR certification. Vent Certified, preferred. Experience:One year of respiratory therapy experience preferred in a long-term care setting.Job Functions: Provides respiratory related services for established times or services within the Respiratory Care Practitioner scope of services. This may include testing the patient for qualifying clinical needs, gathering information, completing and/or submitting the information to the facility. Records all pertinent information on respiratory care records and patient charts. This includes consults, recommendations, and pertinent conversations with physicians, staff, patient, patient family members or other caregivers. Assists facility in regulatory issues, ensuring that respiratory equipment and supplies are stored in appropriate storage area, and appropriate signs and documentation are provided within the facility. Takes care of routine mail, phone calls and pages, as necessary. Also completes necessary filing and faxing. Communicates with facility staff regarding relevant clinical and operational issues regarding the program and patient care issues. Assess for patient’s respiratory needs. Assess oxygen saturation and use of pulse ox. Be able to assess ventilator patients and work with ventilator. Complete treatment and ventilator check in a timely fashion. Notifies supervisor of any facility concerns or needs. Completes TARs at the end of each month checking for accurate information. The ability to assess for decannulation and weaning. May participate in a wide variety of special projects. Resolves routine problems and communicates solution to appropriate personnel. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Ability to work independently in a consulting capacity. Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team. Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization. Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations. Ability to organize a schedule and work to meet facility needs. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Excellent organizational skills.