Geriatric Respiratory Therapist - Weekend Coverage

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

Job summary

The Hamlet Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center at Nesconset is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join our skilled nursing team with Saturday and Sunday coverage. The candidate must hold an NY license, be able to assess and treat independently, and demonstrate a passion for geriatric care.

Responsibilities include initiating therapies, maintaining records, performing bedside treatments, and contributing to quarterly in-services while ensuring comprehensive documentation.

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 to treat patients with various respiratory illnesses.
• Initiate therapies, maintain patient records, operate, check, and assemble equipment.
• Complete a variety of bedside treatments.
• Provide in-services for nursing staff every quarter.
• Responsible for daily, weekly and monthly documentation.
• Attend applicable IDT meetings.
• Experience with tracheotomy.
• Experience in a long-term care setting.
• Follow facility procedures and protocols.
• Performs tracking, auditing and caseload management.

Education

COARC accredited AS or BS Respiratory program

Licensed RRT or CRT

Job description

The Hamlet Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center at Nesconset is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join our skilled nursing team with Saturday and Sunday coverage. The candidate must hold an NY license, be able to assess and treat independently, and demonstrate a passion for geriatric care.

Responsibilities include initiating therapies, maintaining records, performing bedside treatments, and contributing to quarterly in-services while ensuring comprehensive documentation.