Geriatric Respiratory Therapist | Weekend Coverage

The Hamlet Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center at Nesconset; Kings Park (NY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hamlet Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center at Nesconset in Kings Park, NY is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join our skilled nursing team. The ideal candidate will hold state licensure, be able to evaluate and treat independently, and provide functional respiratory therapies to improve residents' experiences.

Responsibilities include completing assessments, initiating therapies, maintaining records, operating equipment, and delivering bedside treatments.

Qualifications

• Graduate of COARC accredited AS or BS Respiratory program. Licensed as RRT or CRT.
• Licensed in the state in which practicing BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Completes assessments and implements Respiratory techniques.
• Initiate therapies, maintain patient records, operate, check, and assemble equipment.
• Complete a variety of bedside treatments.
• Complete in-services for nursing staff every quarter.
• Responsible for completing daily, weekly and monthly documentation.
• Attend applicable IDT meetings.
• Experience with tracheotomy.
• Experience in a long-term care setting.
• Follow procedures and protocol of the facility.
• Completes tracking, auditing and caseload management.
• Performs related duties as required

Skills

Patient assessment

Independent practice

Documentation

Education

COARC accredited AS/BS in Respiratory Therapy

Tools

Respiratory equipment operation

Job description

The Hamlet Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center at Nesconset in Kings Park, NY is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join our skilled nursing team. The ideal candidate will hold state licensure, be able to evaluate and treat independently, and provide functional respiratory therapies to improve residents' experiences.

Responsibilities include completing assessments, initiating therapies, maintaining records, operating equipment, and delivering bedside treatments.