Geriatric Respiratory Therapist - Weekend Coverage

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

Job summary

The Chateau at Brooklyn Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join our geriatric-focused team. Weekend coverage (Saturday/Sunday) is required, with shift flexibility and independent patient evaluation in a skilled nursing setting.

Responsibilities include completing assessments, initiating therapies, maintaining records, operating equipment, and participating in IDT meetings. Licensure as RRT/CRT and BLS are required, with SNF experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of COARC accredited AS or BS Respiratory program and licensed as RRT or CRT.
• Licensed in the state of practice with BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Complete assessments and implement respiratory therapy to rehab patients with various respiratory illnesses.
• Initiate therapies, maintain patient records, operate and check equipment.
• Provide bedside treatments.
• Complete in-services for nursing staff each quarter.
• Maintain daily, weekly and monthly documentation.
• Attend IDT meetings.
• Experience with tracheotomy.
• Experience in a long-term care setting.
• Follow facility procedures and protocols.
• Track auditing and caseload management.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Clinical independence

Bedside care

Documentation

Team communication

Tracheotomy experience

Geriatric care

Education

COARC accredited AS/BS Respiratory program

Licensed as RRT or CRT

Job description

The Chateau at Brooklyn Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join our geriatric-focused team. Weekend coverage (Saturday/Sunday) is required, with shift flexibility and independent patient evaluation in a skilled nursing setting.

Responsibilities include completing assessments, initiating therapies, maintaining records, operating equipment, and participating in IDT meetings. Licensure as RRT/CRT and BLS are required, with SNF experience preferred.