PRN Weekend Coverage Respiratory Therapist

The Phoenix Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Hempfield Township (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 66,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Phoenix Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Hempfield Township, PA is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join our geriatric care team. The RT will evaluate and treat residents independently, perform bedside therapies, document daily care, and participate in IDT meetings.

Candidates must be licensed (RRT or CRT) in the practice state, COARC-accredited program, BLS certified, and have experience with tracheotomy and long-term care settings.

Qualifications

• Graduate of COARC accredited AS or BS Respiratory program and licensed as RRT or CRT.
• Licensed in the state of practice; BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory assessments and therapies for residents.
• Initiate therapies, document care, operate and maintain equipment.

Skills

Respiratory Therapy

Geriatrics

Independent practice

Documentation

Education

COARC accredited AS/BS Respiratory Therapy

RRT or CRT license

BLS certification

Tools

Ventilators

Tracheotomy care equipment

Job description

Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Respiratory Therapist (RT) Schedule

• Saturday and Sunday Coverage

Respiratory Therapist (RT)Looking for a full time talented and motivated Respiratory Therapist to join our dynamic team. The position is within a Skilled Nursing facility. Candidate should possess passion for geriatric population, must contain a license in the state of practice, be able to evaluate and treat independently without direct supervision, and posses the desire to perform functional therapeutic activities to assist residents improve in their experience. Respiratory Therapist (RT) Job Description

• Completes assessments and implements Respiratory technique to maintain or rehab patient with many different Respiratory illness/diseases.
• Initiate therapies, maintain patient records, operate, check, and assemble equipment
• Complete a variety of bedside treatments
• Complete in-services for nursing staff every quarter
• Responsible for completing daily, weekly and monthly documentation
• Attend applicable IDT meetings
• Experience with tracheotomy
• Experience is a long term care setting
• Follow procedure and protocol of facility
• Completes tracking, auditing and caseload management
• Performs related duties as required

Respiratory Therapist (RT) QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

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

Salary: $48 to $52 an hour

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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