Lead Respiratory Therapist RT

Alaris Health, LLC; Rochelle Park (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Alaris Health at The Chateau is looking for a Lead Respiratory Therapist to oversee respiratory care and coordinate routine care services in a skilled nursing facility. The position offers a chance to make a critical impact on patient care while ensuring safety and compliance in a team-oriented environment, alongside benefits such as PTO and health insurance.

Benefits

PTO

Health and Dental insurance

401k

Qualifications

• Credential CRT and/or RRT by National Board for Respiratory Care, BLS and ACLS certified.
• NJ Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner in good standing.
• Minimum of 2 years in acute/chronic respiratory care experience.

Responsibilities

• Receiving & providing shift report resident clinical information.
• Completing initial ‘report rounds’ ensuring vent settings to physician Orders.
• Respond & provide emergency BLS procedures as announced or observed.

Skills

Respiratory care

Clinical documentation

Emergency BLS procedures

Education

Graduate of an approved school for respiratory care

Job description

Alaris Health at The Chateau, a skilled nursing facility in Rochelle Park, New Jersey, seeks a Lead Respiratory Therapist (RT).

Three 12 hour weekly shifts (6:30-19:00)

LEAD RT RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Receiving & providing shift report resident clinical information

2. Completing initial ‘report rounds’ ensuring vent settings to physician Orders

3. Providing all ordered respiratory care services and clinical procedures

4. Assisting unit nursing personnel on resident out of bed periods and day room transfers

5. Maintaining on-going respiratory safety surveillance & PRN airway management

6. Complete all ‘new admission’ documentation and assessments

7. Respond & provide emergency BLS procedures as announced or observed

8. Document administration of procedures identified in EMARS, VFS & shift Progress Notes

9. Attend IDCC, morning meetings, Family Conferences & Resident/Family Educational Training

10. Communicate resident incidents, clinical developments to unit nurse & physician

11. Exchange respiratory disposable accessories according to Policy Exchange Schedules

12. Provide DME disinfecting procedures according to both Policy and Practice

Eligibility/Qualifications:

1. Graduate of an approved school for respiratory care

2. Credential CRT & or RRT by National Board for Respiratory Care, BLS & ACLS certified.

3. NJ Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner in good standing

4. Minimum of 2 years in acute/chronic respiratory care experience

FT BENEFITS:

• PTO
• Health and Dental insurance
• 401k