Compassionate Respiratory Therapist - Long-Term Care

ECRP; Athens (GA); In loco; USD 60.000 - 76.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

ECRP is seeking a dependable Respiratory Therapist to deliver respiratory care in skilled nursing and long-term care facilities. You will perform assessments, apply treatments under orders, monitor progress, document accurately, and coordinate with facility staff to ensure safe, high-quality care.

This role requires completion of an accredited program, Georgia RCP license, NBRC RRT credential, and BLS. Experience in tracheostomy, ventilator support, and a collaborative care approach is

Competenze

• Graduate of an accredited respiratory care program.
• Active Georgia Respiratory Care license.
• Current RRT credential through the NBRC (required).
• Current BLS certification (required).
• Strong communication, documentation, and patient-care skills.
• Skilled nursing, long-term care, tracheostomy, or ventilator experience preferred.
• Must successfully complete required background checks, health screenings, credentialing, and competency evaluations.

Mansioni

• Perform respiratory assessments and ordered treatments.
• Administer oxygen, nebulizer treatments, inhalers, airway-clearance therapies, and other prescribed services.
• Provide tracheostomy care, suctioning, CPAP/BiPAP support, and ventilator monitoring when trained and assigned.
• Monitor residents for changes in respiratory status and promptly report concerns.
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Inspect, clean, and properly maintain respiratory equipment.
• Educate residents, families, and facility staff on respiratory care and equipment use.
• Collaborate with nursing staff, providers, rehabilitation professionals, and other care-team members.
• Follow ECRP policies, facility procedures, provider orders, HIPAA, infection-control standards, and professional scope of practice.

Conoscenze

Communication

Documentation

Patient care

Formazione

Accredited respiratory care program

Georgia Respiratory Care license

NBRC RRT credential

BLS certification

Descrizione del lavoro

ECRP is seeking a dependable Respiratory Therapist to deliver respiratory care in skilled nursing and long-term care facilities. You will perform assessments, apply treatments under orders, monitor progress, document accurately, and coordinate with facility staff to ensure safe, high-quality care.

This role requires completion of an accredited program, Georgia RCP license, NBRC RRT credential, and BLS. Experience in tracheostomy, ventilator support, and a collaborative care approach is