Geriatric Respiratory Therapist - Weekend Coverage

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

Job summary

The Hamlet Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center at Nesconset seeks a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join our geriatric care team, covering Saturday and Sunday.

The RT will assess and implement therapies, operate respiratory equipment, and maintain documentation in a skilled nursing environment.

Licensure in NY and BLS required; prior long-term care experience preferred; tracheotomy experience a plus.

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 therapy to maintain or 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 procedures and protocols of the facility.
• Performs tracking, auditing and caseload management.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

Assessment

Therapy planning

Independent practice

Bedside care

Education

COARC accredited AS or BS Respiratory program

Licensed as RRT or CRT

Tools

Ventilators

Oxygen therapy equipment

Tracheostomy care equipment

Job description

The Hamlet Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center at Nesconset seeks a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join our geriatric care team, covering Saturday and Sunday.

The RT will assess and implement therapies, operate respiratory equipment, and maintain documentation in a skilled nursing environment.

Licensure in NY and BLS required; prior long-term care experience preferred; tracheotomy experience a plus.