Respiratory Therapist

Centers Health Care; Adirondack (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

Job summary

Centers Health Care in the Adirondack Region is seeking a compassionate Respiratory Therapist to assess and monitor residents with respiratory conditions. The role emphasizes strong clinical evaluation and collaboration with the care team in a long-term or post-acute setting.

You will perform diagnostic testing, interpret results, manage airway support, educate residents on therapies, and respond to respiratory emergencies while upholding infection control and residents' dignity.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Current, valid Respiratory Therapist license/certification.
• Experience in LTC/post-acute settings preferred.
• Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent communication and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor residents with respiratory conditions.
• Perform diagnostic testing and evaluate lung function.
• Interpret results and communicate findings to the care team.
• Provide airway management, including secretion removal and clearing obstructions.
• Educate residents on respiratory health, treatments, and prevention.
• Instruct residents on proper use of respiratory equipment and therapies.
• Respond to respiratory emergencies, including resuscitation support.
• Collaborate with physicians on individualized treatment plans.
• Follow infection control, safety, and clinical care protocols.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Strong communication

Critical thinking

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Education

Accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Job description

Respiratory Therapist

Centers Health Care is seeking a compassionate and skilled Respiratory Therapist in the Adirondack Region. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical assessment abilities and experience providing respiratory care in a long-term or post-acute setting.

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Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor residents with respiratory conditions
• Perform diagnostic testing and evaluate lung function
• Interpret results and communicate findings to the care team
• Provide airway management, including secretion removal and clearing obstructions
• Educate residents on respiratory health, treatments, and prevention
• Instruct residents on proper use of respiratory equipment and therapies
• Respond to respiratory emergencies, including resuscitation support
• Collaborate with physicians on individualized treatment plans
• Follow infection control, safety, and clinical care protocolsProvide care with respect for residents’ dignity and beliefs

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program
• Current, valid Respiratory Therapist credentials/license
• Respiratory care experience preferred (LTC/post-acute a plus)
• Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills
• Detail-oriented with excellent communication and organization