Part-Time Respiratory Therapist: Elevate Long-Term Care

Regency At Bluffs Park; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K with matching funds

Life Insurance

Employee discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Reimbursement

Job summary

CienaHealthcare is hiring a part-time Respiratory Therapist to join our long-term care facilities in Michigan. The role involves assessing, planning, and administering respiratory therapies following physician orders and established standards of practice.

You will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality care. Responsibilities include administering oxygen therapy, suctioning, chest physiotherapy, and ventilator support, along with education for residents and staff.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates knowledge of basic respiratory practices.
• 2 years' experience in a long-term care setting preferred.
• Knowledgeable of federal and state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate respiratory therapy treatments for residents per physician orders.
• Administer treatments including oxygen therapy, aerosols, chest physiotherapy, suctioning.
• Monitor cardiopulmonary status and imaging results.
• Set up and manage respiratory equipment (oxygen concentrators, AVAPs, BiPAP/CPAP, nebulizers).
• Educate residents, families, and nursing staff on disease management and equipment use.
• Respond to respiratory emergencies and document all assessments and responses.
• Maintain infection control and proper equipment upkeep.
• Provide routine clinical care including ventilator checks and tracheostomy care.

Skills

Basic respiratory practices

Long-term care experience

Education

Two-year accredited respiratory program

Licensed Respiratory Therapist

CPR certification (current or within 90 days)

Job description

CienaHealthcare is hiring a part-time Respiratory Therapist to join our long-term care facilities in Michigan. The role involves assessing, planning, and administering respiratory therapies following physician orders and established standards of practice.

You will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality care. Responsibilities include administering oxygen therapy, suctioning, chest physiotherapy, and ventilator support, along with education for residents and staff.