Geriatric Respiratory Therapist - Weekend Coverage

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

Job summary

The Hamlet Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center at Nesconset in Mount Sinai, NY is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist (RT) to join our skilled nursing team. The role requires weekend coverage and the ability to evaluate and treat residents independently, with a passion for geriatric care.

The candidate must hold a COARC-accredited AS or BS in Respiratory Therapy and be licensed as RRT or CRT with BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Graduate of COARC accredited AS or BS Respiratory program.
• Licensed as RRT or CRT.
• BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Completes assessments and implements respiratory techniques to rehab patients with various respiratory illnesses/diseases.
• 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 procedure and protocol of facility.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

Independent practice

Tracheotomy experience

Long-term care experience

Assessment skills

Education

COARC accredited AS/BS Respiratory program

Licensed as RRT or CRT

BLS certification

Job description

The Hamlet Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center at Nesconset in Mount Sinai, NY is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist (RT) to join our skilled nursing team. The role requires weekend coverage and the ability to evaluate and treat residents independently, with a passion for geriatric care.

The candidate must hold a COARC-accredited AS or BS in Respiratory Therapy and be licensed as RRT or CRT with BLS certification.