Respiratory Therapist

Sigma Rehab; East Moline (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A skilled nursing facility is seeking a full-time/part-time Respiratory Therapist (RT) to empower residents and enhance their quality of life. The ideal candidate will evaluate and treat patients independently, manage comprehensive therapies, and contribute towards the wellness of the geriatric population. This role encompasses assessments, record keeping, and applying various respiratory techniques. A passion for improving residents' experiences and qualifications in respiratory care are essential.

Qualifications

• Passion for working with the geriatric population.
• Ability to evaluate and treat independently.
• Desire to perform functional therapeutic activities.

Responsibilities

• Complete assessments and implement respiratory techniques.
• Initiate therapies and maintain patient records.
• Complete a variety of bedside treatments.
• Attend applicable IDT meetings.
• Complete documentation daily, weekly, and monthly.

Skills

Geriatric care

Independent evaluation

Therapeutic activities

Tracheotomy experience

Patient record management

Education

Graduate of COARC accredited AS or BS Respiratory program

Licensed as RRT or CRT

BLS certification

Tools

Ventilators

CPAP/BIPAP equipment

Job description

Ready to use your skills to empower residents and grow your career?

Sigma Health Rehab is Looking for a full-time/part-time talented Respiratory Therapist (RT) To work in a Skilled Nursing facility (SNF).

The ideal Candidate should have a passion for working with the geriatric population, be able to evaluate and treat independently without direct supervision, and possess the desire to perform functional therapeutic activities to assist residents in improving their experiences.

Respiratory Therapist (RT) Responsibilities include:

• Completes assessments and implements respiratory techniques to maintain and progress the rehab patients with many different Respiratory illness/diseases and non-respiratory illness.
• 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 the facility's procedure and protocol.
• Completes tracking, auditing, and caseload management.
• Performs related duties as required.

Described in the Departmental Policy and Procedure Manual in these areas of skilled interventions:

Oxygen weaning therapy.

Omniflow – Biofeedback

Group respiratory therapy

Standardized respiratory testing.

Aerosol therapy

IPPB therapy

Chest physiotherapy

Deep breathing and coughing

Bronchial hygiene therapy

PEP therapy

Postal Drainage

Tracheostomy care

Spirometry Bedside Testing

CPAP/BIPAP

High-Flow Oxygen

Pulmonary Program

Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation

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.