Geriatric Respiratory Therapist: Ventilator & Tracheostomy

South Shore Rehabilitation; Village of Freeport (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

South Shore Rehabilitation and Nursing in Nassau County, NY is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join our geriatric care team. You will perform assessments, initiate therapies, and manage ventilator support and related equipment to aid residents in recovery.

Qualifications include COARC accredited AS or BS in Respiratory Therapy, licensure as RRT or CRT, and current BLS certification; prior long-term care experience is preferred. You will document care and participate in IDT meetings.

Qualifications

• Graduate of COARC accredited AS or BS Respiratory program and licensed as RRT or CRT.
• Licensed in the state with practicing BLS certification.
• Experience in long term care setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform bedside respiratory therapies and related treatments.
• Initiate therapies, maintain patient records, operate and assemble equipment.
• Maintain daily, weekly and monthly documentation.
• Attend applicable IDT meetings.
• Operate ventilators and manage airway devices.
• Complete a variety of bedside treatments.

Skills

Assessments and respiratory techniques

Bedside treatments

Documentation

Education

COARC accredited AS or BS Respiratory program

Tools

Ventilators

Tracheotomy care

Job description

South Shore Rehabilitation and Nursing in Nassau County, NY is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join our geriatric care team. You will perform assessments, initiate therapies, and manage ventilator support and related equipment to aid residents in recovery.

Qualifications include COARC accredited AS or BS in Respiratory Therapy, licensure as RRT or CRT, and current BLS certification; prior long-term care experience is preferred. You will document care and participate in IDT meetings.