Registered Respiratory Therapist Full Time

Under New Management


JOBSUMMARY: 7a-7p 3/2 split FULL TIME $34.00-$38.00

Theprimary purpose of the Registered Respiratory Therapist position is to performcritical and non-critical respiratory care procedures and/or diagnosticprocedures through physician directives and to assure resident safety.

JOB DUTIES& RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Possessan in-depth knowledge of cardiopulmonary patho-physiology and clinicalapplications of respiratory care principles essential to allow employee toassist the physician in assessing the efficacy or therapy and devising aneffective therapy care plan.
• Effectivecommunication skills in dealing with patients of all ages, staff members andphysicians.
• Numericalability to evaluate statistical data and make various computations.
• Clericalability to read reports and utilize data accurately.
• Abilityto follow various respiratory care and to recognize possible hazards and toxiceffects of gases and therapy.
• Abilityto plan and organize work in an efficient manner.

JOBREQUIREMENTS:

Education
• Certificateof completion from an AMA approved Respiratory Therapy Program and Registeredby the AARC.

Experience
• Twoyears or more.
• Licensedby the state in which you work as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.

SpecificRequirements
• Mustbe able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Mustpossess the ability to make independent decisions.
• Mustpossess the ability to deal tactfully with associates, residents, familymembers, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Musthave advanced training in long-term care administration.
• Mustbe proficient in the use of personal computers and Microsoft Windowsapplications.
• Musthave general knowledge of computer systems, electronic medical records
• Mustbe knowledgeable of reimbursement regulations and nursing practices andprocedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining tolong-term care administration.
• Mustpossess the ability to work harmoniously with and supervise others.
• Mustpossess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret theprogram, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc., that are necessaryfor providing quality long-term care and maintaining a sound operation.
• Mustbe thoroughly familiar with laws, regulations, and guidelines governingpersonnel administration.

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