Geriatric Respiratory Therapist - Weekend Shift

The Hamlet Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center at Nesconset; Blue Point (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 a geriatric-focused team in a skilled nursing facility. The role emphasizes independent assessment, therapy initiation, and bedside treatments with weekend coverage on Saturdays and Sundays.

Candidates must hold a COARC-accredited AS or BS in Respiratory Therapy, be licensed as RRT or CRT, and possess BLS certification to ensure high-quality resident care.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Completes assessments and implements respiratory techniques to rehab patients with various respiratory illnesses.
• 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 daily, weekly and monthly documentation.
• Attend applicable IDT meetings.
• Experience with tracheotomy.
• Experience in a long-term care setting.
• Follow facility procedures and protocols.
• Complete tracking, auditing and caseload management.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

BLS certification

Independent clinical judgment

Education

COARC accredited AS/BS Respiratory program

Job description

The Hamlet Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center at Nesconset is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join a geriatric-focused team in a skilled nursing facility. The role emphasizes independent assessment, therapy initiation, and bedside treatments with weekend coverage on Saturdays and Sundays.

Candidates must hold a COARC-accredited AS or BS in Respiratory Therapy, be licensed as RRT or CRT, and possess BLS certification to ensure high-quality resident care.