Compassionate Respiratory Therapist - Critical Care

CareRite Centers; Danbury (CT); Presencial; USD 57.000 - 81.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Paramount at Somers Rehabilitation and Nursing Center seeks a skilled full-time Respiratory Therapist to join our healthcare team. The role requires strong clinical skills, collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and a passion for improving patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include creating and implementing care plans, administering treatments, monitoring status, and educating patients and families. The position offers competitive hourly compensation and equal opportunity employment.

Formación

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent is required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Licensure: New York State Respiratory Therapy Technician or Respiratory Therapist License.
• Experience: Prior experience in respiratory therapy, critical care or related areas.
• Skills: Proficiency in respiratory care techniques, strong thinking, communication and calm under pressure.

Responsabilidades

• Assess, plan and implement respiratory care plans for patients with acute or chronic respiratory conditions.
• Administer respiratory treatments including oxygen therapy, incentive spirometry and nebulization.
• Monitor patient conditions, record vital signs and assess respiratory status.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory equipment, treatments and disease management.
• Collaborate with providers and other healthcare professionals to develop and adjust care plans.
• Participate in rounds, care conferences and patient discharge planning meetings.

Conocimientos

Respiratory care

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Educación

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certificate of completion from accredited respiratory therapist program

Bachelor's degree preferred

Descripción del empleo

Paramount at Somers Rehabilitation and Nursing Center seeks a skilled full-time Respiratory Therapist to join our healthcare team. The role requires strong clinical skills, collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and a passion for improving patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include creating and implementing care plans, administering treatments, monitoring status, and educating patients and families. The position offers competitive hourly compensation and equal opportunity employment.