Respiratory Therapist

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Stop by for a tour Monday through Friday from 10am to 4pm or apply here with a callback within 48 hours.

• Referral Bonus
• Respiratory Unit Bonus Pay
• Bi-Weekly pay with Daily Pay available
• Benefits offered for FT status employees
• PTO starts accumulating DAY ONE
• 12-hour shifts (OnShift)
• Staff engagement monthly events planned
• And much more!

PURPOSE OF YOUR JOB POSITION:

The primary purpose of your job position is to provide direct respiratory care to the residents, and to supervise the day-to-day respiratory activities of the residents. Such supervision must be in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility, and as may be required by the Director of Nursing Services and pulmonary provider or to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

Administrative Functions

• Direct the day-to day functions related to respiratory care in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care facility.
• Periodically review the departments and unit’s policies, procedure manuals, job descriptions, etc. Make recommendations for revisions.
• Meet with your assigned staff, as well as support personnel, in planning the shift’s services, programs, and activities.
• Ensure that the Procedures Manual is current and reflects the day-to-day procedures performed on the unit.
• Ensure that all respiratory/nursing personnel comply with the procedures set forth in the Procedures Manual.
• Make written and oral reports/recommendations concerning the activities of your unit as required to the Director of Nursing and pulmonary providers.
• Cooperate with other resident services when coordinating respiratory services to ensure that the resident’s total regimen of care is maintained.
• Ensure that all respiratory service personnel are in compliance with their respective job descriptions.
• Participate in the development, maintenance, and implementation of the facility’s quality assurance program of the respiratory service department.
• Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as may be requested.
• Prepare the unit for pending facility surveys (inspections)
• Periodically review the resident’s written discharge plans. Participate in the updating of the resident’s written discharge plans as required.
• Assist in planning the respiratory services portion of the resident’s discharge plan as necessary.
• Participate in care conferences as needed.
• Interpret the department’s policies and procedures to personnel, residents, visitors, and government agencies as required as they related to respiratory department.
• Assist with admit, transfer, and discharge residents as required.
• Ensure accuracy of the accident/incident reports as necessary.
• Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc., as necessary.

Working Conditions

• Works in office area (s) as well as throughout the nursing/respiratory service area (i.e., drug rooms, nurse’s stations, resident rooms, etc.)
• Moves intermittently during working hours.
• Is subject to frequent interruptions.
• Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances.
• Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel, and visitors.
• Communicates with the medical staff, nursing personnel, and other department supervisors.
• Works beyond normal working hours, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary.
• Is subject to call-back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.)
• Attends and participates in continuing educational programs.
• Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the workday, as well as to reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other air contaminants.
• Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.
• May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.
• Maintains a liaison with the residents, their families, support departments, etc., to adequately plan for the resident’s needs.

Education

• Must possess, as a minimum, a License/Degree from an accredited college or university/training program.
• Must have valid License and Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) (must obtain within 3 months of hire)
• Current BLS for Healthcare provider CPR or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer Certification .

Experience

• On-the-job training provided
• Prefer 6 months experience

Specific Requirements

• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Respiratory Therapist in this state.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must posses the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must posses the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Must be knowledgeable of respiratory and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care.
• Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
• Must posses the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing quality care.
• Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
• Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate then into existing
• Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
• Qualification/Skills
• Bedside Manner
• Physiological knowledge
• Infection Control
• Health Promotion and Maintenance
• Creating a safe, effective environment
• Informing others
• Verbal Communication
• Medical Teamwork
• Judgement
• Procedural Skills
• People Skills

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