PRN Weekend Respiratory Therapist

CareRite Centers, LLC; Town of Mount Pleasant (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

CareRite Centers, LLC is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join our skilled nursing team. The candidate should hold a current respiratory license, be able to evaluate and treat independently, and perform functional activities to enhance residents' experience.

The role includes completing assessments, initiating therapies, maintaining records, and providing bedside care with weekend coverage (Saturdays and Sundays). Salary ranges from $45 to $55 per hour.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Completes assessments and implements respiratory techniques for patients with various illnesses.
• Initiate therapies, maintain patient records, operate, check, and assemble equipment.
• Perform bedside respiratory treatments and participate in patient care.

Skills

Independent clinical judgment

Education

COARC accredited AS or BS Respiratory program

Licensed as RRT or CRT

BLS certified

Job description

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.

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

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.

Schedule

• We are looking for a consistent weekend RT for:
  • 4- 8 Hours depending on caseload
  • EVERY Saturday and Sunday Coverage

Salary: $45 - $55 an hour

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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