Respiratory Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Are you a caring professional who wants to make a difference in someone's life? If so, TreVida Healthcare is the place to work! As a Respiratory Therapist with TreVida, you have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our residents by providing exceptional respiratory care. We care for our residents as well as our staff. Come and enjoy a welcoming work environment where teamwork, compassion, and excellence are valued every day!

As a Respiratory Therapist, your responsibilities include:

• Assess, treat, and monitor residents with respiratory and cardiopulmonary conditions.

• Administer respiratory treatments including oxygen therapy, aerosol treatments, nebulizer treatments, and medication administration as ordered.

• Manage and monitor ventilator-dependent residents in accordance with physician orders and facility policies.

• Perform routine ventilator checks, troubleshooting, and documentation.

• Assist with tracheostomy care including suctioning, trach changes (as permitted), and emergency airway management.

• Monitor residents for changes in respiratory status and communicate findings promptly to physicians and nursing staff.

• Obtain and interpret pulse oximetry, capnography, and other respiratory assessments as appropriate.

• Educate residents, families, and staff regarding respiratory treatments, equipment, and disease management.

• Ensure respiratory equipment is properly maintained, cleaned, and functioning safely.

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.

• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning meetings.

• Assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges involving residents requiring respiratory services.

• Respond appropriately to respiratory emergencies and participate in CPR and emergency response activities.

• Follow all infection prevention, safety, OSHA, CMS, and state regulatory requirements.

• Maintain the dignity, privacy, and comfort of every resident while delivering high-quality respiratory care.

• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, therapy, and other disciplines to optimize resident outcomes.

• Current State License as a Respiratory Therapist (RRT or CRT, as applicable).

• Current BLS certification required; ACLS preferred.

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.

• Experience in long-term care, skilled nursing, ventilator, sub-acute, or critical care preferred.

• Knowledge of ventilator management, tracheostomy care, oxygen therapy, and respiratory equipment.

• Strong assessment, communication, organizational, and critical thinking skills.

• Ability to work independently while functioning effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.

• Generous compensation package

• Paid Time Off

• Paid Holidays

• Daily Pay Available

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Supplemental Benefits Available

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Continuing Education Opportunities

• Supportive Team Environment

• Opportunities for Professional Growth and Advancement