Critical Care Respiratory Therapist & Educator

The Paramount at Somers Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Town of Somers (NY); On-site; USD 58,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Paramount at Somers Rehabilitation and Nursing Center seeks a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to assess and manage respiratory care for patients with acute and chronic conditions.

Role includes administering oxygen, spirometry and nebulization, monitoring patients, and educating families on equipment and disease management. Collaboration with the care team is essential to optimize patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent; certificate from accredited respiratory therapy program required.
• Licensure: NYS Respiratory Therapy Technician or Respiratory Therapist License
• Experience: Prior respiratory therapy experience in acute/critical care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy, assess and implement care plans for patients with respiratory conditions.
• Administer oxygen therapy, incentive spirometry, and nebulization.
• Monitor patient status, record vitals, and assess respiratory function.

Skills

Respiratory care

Critical thinking

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Under pressure

Education

Certificate in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Oxygen therapy equipment

Ventilators

Nebulizers/Incentive spirometry

Job description

The Paramount at Somers Rehabilitation and Nursing Center seeks a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to assess and manage respiratory care for patients with acute and chronic conditions.

Role includes administering oxygen, spirometry and nebulization, monitoring patients, and educating families on equipment and disease management. Collaboration with the care team is essential to optimize patient outcomes.