PRN Weekend Respiratory Therapist

Glengariff Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center; Village of Williston Park (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Glengariff Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in New York is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist (RT) to join a skilled nursing team focused on geriatric care. The role requires an active state license and the ability to evaluate and treat independently, with emphasis on functional respiratory activities for residents.

The RT will perform assessments, initiate therapies, document, and participate in IDT meetings.

Qualifications

• Graduate of COARC accredited AS or BS Respiratory program.
• Licensed as RRT or CRT with BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Completes assessments and implements Respiratory techniques to maintain or rehab patients with varying respiratory illnesses.
• 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 daily, weekly and monthly documentation.
• Attend applicable IDT meetings.

Skills

RRT/CRT licensure

BLS certification

Education

COARC accredited AS or BS Respiratory program

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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