Geriatric RT – Skilled Nursing (Weekend)

The Hamlet Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center at Nesconset; Hauppauge (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hamlet Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center at Nesconset in Hauppauge, NY is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join our skilled nursing team. The RT will provide respiratory assessments, initiate therapies, and perform bedside treatments to support geriatric residents.

Licensure as an RRT/CRT and state license are required, with BLS certification. The role includes documenting patient progress, participating in IDT meetings, and ensuring adherence to facility protocols, including

Qualifications

• Graduate of COARC accredited AS or BS Respiratory program.
• Licensed as RRT or CRT.
• Licensed in the state in which practicing.

Responsibilities

• Completes assessments and implements respiratory techniques to rehabilitate patients with various respiratory illnesses.
• Initiate therapies, maintain patient records, operate and assemble equipment.
• Complete a variety of bedside treatments.
• Attend in-services for nursing staff quarterly.
• Complete daily, weekly and monthly documentation.
• Attend IDT meetings.

Skills

Respiratory Assessment

Therapy Initiation

Bedside Treatments

Tracheotomy Experience

Geriatric Care

Education

COARC accredited AS/BS in Respiratory

Job description

The Hamlet Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center at Nesconset in Hauppauge, NY is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join our skilled nursing team. The RT will provide respiratory assessments, initiate therapies, and perform bedside treatments to support geriatric residents.

Licensure as an RRT/CRT and state license are required, with BLS certification. The role includes documenting patient progress, participating in IDT meetings, and ensuring adherence to facility protocols, including