Impactful Respiratory Therapist in Long-Term Care

Prestige Healthcare Management; Plattsmouth (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Prestige Healthcare Management in Nebraska is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to provide high-quality respiratory care in our skilled nursing and long-term care community. You will administer treatments, monitor status, and coordinate with nursing staff to optimize patient outcomes.

Requirements include a current CRT or RRT license in good standing and a current BLS certification; ACLS is preferred.

Qualifications

• Current CRT or RRT license in good standing.
• Current BLS certification.
• ACLS certification (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory treatments and therapies as ordered by the physician.
• Assess and monitor resident respiratory status during routine treatments and rounds.
• Identify changes in condition and promptly communicate concerns to nursing and providers.
• Assist with management of oxygen therapy and oxygen equipment.
• Monitor residents utilizing respiratory devices and therapies.
• Perform routing respiratory assessment including breath sounds, respiratory effort, oxygen saturation, and treatment effectiveness.
• Recognize early sign of respiratory decline and initiate appropriate communication and intervention.

Education

Current Respiratory Therapist license (CRT or RRT)

Current BLS certification

ACLS certification

Job description

Prestige Healthcare Management in Nebraska is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to provide high-quality respiratory care in our skilled nursing and long-term care community. You will administer treatments, monitor status, and coordinate with nursing staff to optimize patient outcomes.

Requirements include a current CRT or RRT license in good standing and a current BLS certification; ACLS is preferred.