Respiratory Therapist

Please note: Complete the screening questions as part of your application. Please note: Before applying for this position, you must hold an active Physical Therapy license in addition to any other degrees or certifications. Overview We are hiring Registered or Certified Respiratory Therapists (RRT/CRT) at Cherrelyn Healthcare Center. Our organization is built on the premise that the most effective way to provide compassionate care is to deliver exceptional service, inspire each other, maintain high integrity, and foster joy and team spirit among staff and residents. Education & Certifications Unencumbered registered or certified Respiratory Therapist authorized to practice in Colorado. Active CRT or RRT credential. Minimum associate degree from an accredited school. Minimum one (1) year respiratory experience in a skilled nursing and/or acute care setting. Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program. BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer. Knowledgeable user of Point Click Care (PCC). Role Collaborating with the Interdisciplinary Team, the primary responsibility of the RRT/CRT is to perform respiratory/pulmonary therapy, management, rehabilitation, diagnostic evaluation, and direct care to residents with deficiencies and abnormalities affecting the pulmonary system. On a typical day, a Respiratory Therapist reviews their resident assignments for their shift, visits assigned residents, inquires about their treatment, evaluates lung capacities, checks blood gases and performs tests as necessary. Essential Duties Receives and follows schedule/instructions for resident care as assigned from the director of nursing and in accordance with established policies, procedures, and regulatory guidelines. Performs focused interview to identify specific resident needs. Assesses signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychosocial changes in the resident’s condition and notifies supervisor and documents in PCC. Collects, analyzes, and interprets data and information from health care members and documents actual and/or potential diagnoses, coordinates care with the interdisciplinary team (IDT) and documents in resident electronic chart (Point Click Care/PCC). Works with the nursing team assigned as primarily responsible for the resident. Communicates with the physician as needed and ensures communication of resident care needs is electronically documented. Complies with PHI and HIPAA policies regarding any disclosure of resident status. Plans for outcomes of care for those residents assigned. Performs interventions according to identified priorities, plan of care, and the community policies and adheres to emergency, safety, and infection control procedures of the community. Promotes and participates in activities to facilitate effective interpersonal communications. Reports changes in the resident’s respiratory status to the Directors of Nursing and Respiratory Care. Develops and maintains a good working rapport with inter-department personnel. Benefits Competitive pay. Healthcare Benefits including Medical, Vision & Dental (Full-time only). Voluntary Benefits 401k with match (service related). Paid Time Off. Continuous Training and Growth Opportunities. A fun environment to work in. Job Details Job Type: Full-time, 5 days a week, 8 hours a day. Pay: $35.00 - $38.00 per hour, commensurate with experience. Healthcare setting: Skilled Nursing/Acute care and Rehab services center. Shift: Coverage needed 7 days/week. 8-hour shifts, rotating weekends, regularly schedule 40 hours/workweek. #J-18808-Ljbffr