Compassionate Respiratory Therapist - Skilled Nursing Care

Elite Nursing and Rehabilitation; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Elite Nursing and Rehabilitation is seeking a compassionate Respiratory Therapist to provide high-quality respiratory care in our skilled nursing and long-term care community. You will perform treatments, monitor status, and coordinate with the care team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Required CRT or RRT license and BLS certification, ACLS preferred; experience in skilled nursing or post-acute care is a plus. This full-time role is on-site in Birmingham, AL.

Qualifications

• Current Respiratory Therapist (CRT or RRT) license in good standing.
• Current BLS certification.
• ACLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory treatments and therapies as ordered by the physician.
• Assess and monitor resident respiratory status during treatments and rounds.
• Identify changes in condition and promptly communicate concerns to nursing and providers.
• Assist with management of oxygen therapy and oxygen equipment.
• Monitor residents utilizing respiratory devices and therapies.
• Perform routing respiratory assessment including breath sounds, respiratory effort, oxygen saturation, and treatment effectiveness.
• Recognize early sign of respiratory decline and initiate appropriate communication and intervention.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

Clinical assessment

Education

CRT or RRT license

BLS certification

Job description

Elite Nursing and Rehabilitation is seeking a compassionate Respiratory Therapist to provide high-quality respiratory care in our skilled nursing and long-term care community. You will perform treatments, monitor status, and coordinate with the care team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Required CRT or RRT license and BLS certification, ACLS preferred; experience in skilled nursing or post-acute care is a plus. This full-time role is on-site in Birmingham, AL.