Geriatric Respiratory Therapist – Weekend Coverage

The Chateau at Brooklyn Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Bergen Beach (NY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chateau at Brooklyn Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in New York seeks a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join a geriatric-focused team. The RT will evaluate and treat residents independently, manage respiratory therapies, and operate related equipment in a skilled nursing setting.

Applicants must be licensed (RRT/CRT) in the practicing state and hold BLS certification; experience with tracheotomy and long-term care is preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Completes assessments and implements respiratory therapy to rehab patients.
• Initiate therapies, maintain patient records, operate and assemble equipment.
• Perform a variety of bedside treatments.
• Complete in-services for nursing staff quarterly.
• Maintain daily, weekly and monthly documentation.
• Attend applicable IDT meetings.
• Experience with tracheotomy and long-term care environment.
• Follow facility procedures and contribute to caseload management.

Skills

Assessment

Therapy initiation

Bedside care

Documentation

IDT meetings

Tracheotomy experience

Geriatric care

Education

COARC-accredited AS or BS in Respiratory

RRT or CRT license

BLS certification

Tools

Respiratory equipment operation

Job description

The Chateau at Brooklyn Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in New York seeks a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join a geriatric-focused team. The RT will evaluate and treat residents independently, manage respiratory therapies, and operate related equipment in a skilled nursing setting.

Applicants must be licensed (RRT/CRT) in the practicing state and hold BLS certification; experience with tracheotomy and long-term care is preferred.