Respiratory Care Specialist – Long-Term Care

externallincarecareers; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

externallincarecareers is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to administer care to long-term care residents with cardiopulmonary deficiencies. You will review prescriptions, determine treatment needs, set up ventilators and nebulizers, and monitor responses to therapy.

The role requires an accredited Respiratory Therapy program graduate and an active license, with prior related experience. You will train staff and assist with equipment maintenance on-site.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Active State Respiratory Care Practitioner license.
• Previous related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Review prescription and patient information to assess condition and determine treatment requirements.
• Determine suitable treatment administration and modifications per physician orders.
• Set up and operate devices including mechanical ventilators, nebulizers, and compressors.
• Monitor treatment parameters such as volume, oxygen concentration, and temperature.
• Observe patient response via vital signs and blood chemistry changes.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

Ventilator management

Patient assessment

Tracheostomy care

Education

Respiratory Therapy degree

Tools

Mechanical ventilators

Nebulizers

Compressors

Job description

externallincarecareers is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to administer care to long-term care residents with cardiopulmonary deficiencies. You will review prescriptions, determine treatment needs, set up ventilators and nebulizers, and monitor responses to therapy.

The role requires an accredited Respiratory Therapy program graduate and an active license, with prior related experience. You will train staff and assist with equipment maintenance on-site.