Geriatric Respiratory Therapist – Weekend Shifts

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

Job summary

The Hamlet Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center at Nesconset in Lake Ronkonkoma, NY is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join our geriatric care team. The role covers Saturday and Sunday shifts with high patient contact and independent clinical decision making.

Responsibilities include completing assessments, initiating therapies, operating and maintaining equipment, documenting care, and participating in IDT meetings.

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 technique to evaluate and rehab patients
• Initiate therapies, maintain patient records, operate 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
• Performs tracking, auditing and caseload management
• Performs related duties as required

Skills

Patient assessment

Respiratory therapy

Equipment operation

Documentation

Team collaboration

Tracheostomy experience

Education

COARC accredited AS or BS Respiratory program

Licensed as RRT or CRT

Job description

The Hamlet Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center at Nesconset in Lake Ronkonkoma, NY is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join our geriatric care team. The role covers Saturday and Sunday shifts with high patient contact and independent clinical decision making.

Responsibilities include completing assessments, initiating therapies, operating and maintaining equipment, documenting care, and participating in IDT meetings.