Respiratory Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Respiratory Therapist

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Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Respiratory Therapist to join our team. As a Respiratory Therapist, you will be responsible for assessing, treating, and caring for patients with breathing disorders. You will work closely with our multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality patient care and maintain a safe and healthy environment for our residents.

Responsibilities:

Administrative Functions

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct our Facility’s respiratory therapy, as well as its programs and activities, in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern nursing care facilities.

• Meet with administration, medical and nursing staff, as well as other related departments in planning therapy services.

• Represent the Facility at and participate in meetings, as directed.

• Maintain respiratory therapy standards of practice.

• Assist in standardizing the methods in which respiratory therapy will be accomplished.

• Assist in developing, implementing, and coordinating policies and procedures, resident care plans, respiratory therapy procedure manuals, job descriptions, etc.

• Review respiratory therapy policies, procedures, manuals, job descriptions, etc., at least annually, and participate in making recommended changes.

Personnel Functions

• Determine the staffing needs of the respiratory therapy department necessary to meet the needs of the residents in conjunction with the Administrator.

• Recommend the number and level of respiratory therapy personnel to employ in conjunction with the Administrator.

• Assist the Administrator and/or the HR Delegate in the recruitment and selection of competent respiratory therapy personnel.

• Provide guidance and training for new and/or less experienced personnel.

• Teach, train, supervise, and utilize the assistance of students, respiratory therapy technicians, and respiratory therapy assistants.

• Develop work assignments and schedule duty hours in conjunction with the Administrator.

• Develop, maintain, and periodically update the written procedure for ensuring that professional respiratory personnel have valid and current licenses as required by this state in conjunction with the Administrator.

Therapy and Consultation Functions

• Provide emergency care including artificial respiration, external cardiac massage, and assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

• Perform pulmonary function and adjust equipment to obtain optimum results during therapy.

• Perform bronchopulmonary drainage and assist or instruct patients in performance of breathing exercises.

• Conduct respiratory tests, such as electrocardiograms, stress testing, and lung capacity tests to evaluate residents’ cardiopulmonary functions.

• Review request for respiratory therapy services and physicians’ orders.

• Assist physicians in cardiac and pulmonary research and conduct diagnose disorders.

Staff Development

• Develop and participate in programs designed for in-service education, on-the-job training, and orientation classes for newly assigned personnel.

• Implement, and maintain an effective orientation program that orients the new employee to the department, its policies, and procedures, and to his/her job position and duties.

• Participate and assist in departmental studies and projects as assigned or that may become necessary.

• Attend and participate in workshops, seminars, etc., to keep abreast of current changes in the health care field, as well as to maintain a professional status as approved.

Safety and Sanitation

• Assist in developing safety standards for the respiratory therapy department.

• Ensure that respiratory therapy personnel, residents, visitors, etc., follow established policies and procedures at all times, including appropriate dress codes.

• Assist the Infection Control Coordinator in the development, implementation, and revision of written aseptic and isolation techniques.

• Ensure that adequate supplies of personal protective equipment are on hand and are readily available to personnel who perform procedures that involve exposure to blood or body fluids.

Equipment and Supply Functions

• Prepare and operate respiratory therapy devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators following specified parameters of treatment.

• Inspect, clean, test, and maintain respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently.

• Make emergency visits to resolve any equipment problems, as necessary.

• Recommend to the Administrator the equipment and supply needs of the department.

Care Plan and Assessment Functions

• Assist in developing respiratory therapy plans for individual residents in coordination and conjunction with the resident assessment (MDS).

• Review respiratory therapy requirements of each resident admitted to the Facility and assist the attending physician in planning for the resident’s care.

• Involve the resident and family in planning objectives and goals for the resident.

• Ensure that care plans indicate respiratory therapy when such therapy is ordered.

Qualifications:

• Must possess a current, unencumbered license to practice as a Respiratory Therapist in this state.

• Must be understand the English language.

• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action in a timely fashion.

• Must be knowledgeable of supply practices, procedures, and guidelines.

• Must possess the ability to minimize waste of supplies, misuse of equipment, etc.

• Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing practices.

• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.

If you are a motivated and compassionate individual who is passionate about providing high-quality patient care, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your application, including your resume and a cover letter, to [insert contact information].

People-Centered Rewards:

• Health benefits including Medical, Dental & Vision

• 401k with company match

• Early Pay via Tapcheck!

• Employee Perks & Discount program via NES

• PTO + Company Holidays + Floating Holidays

• $Referral Bonus Program$

• Mentorship Programs

• Internal/Upskilling Growth Opportunities

• Continued Education Loan Repayment Program powered by Clasp