Respiratory Therapist

Prestige Healthcare Management; Fairfield (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Prestige Healthcare Management in Iowa is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to provide high-quality respiratory care in a skilled nursing and long-term care setting. You will deliver therapies, monitor status, and coordinate with nurses and physicians to optimize resident well-being.

The role requires CRT or RRT license, BLS, and a commitment to compassionate patient care. ACLS is preferred; prior experience in long-term care is valued. This is a full-time, on-site position in Fairfield.

Qualifications

• Current Respiratory Therapist (CRT or RRT) license in good standing.
• Current BLS certification.
• Experience in skilled nursing or long-term care preferred.
• ACLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory treatments and therapies as ordered by the physician.
• Assess and monitor resident respiratory status during routine treatments and rounds.
• Identify changes in condition and promptly communicate concerns to nursing and providers.
• Assist with management of oxygen therapy and oxygen equipment.
• Monitor residents utilizing respiratory devices and therapies.
• Perform routing respiratory assessment including breath sounds, respiratory effort, oxygen saturation, and treatment effectiveness.
• Recognize early sign of respiratory decline and initiate appropriate communication and intervention.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

CRT or RRT license

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Job description

Are you a compassionate Respiratory Therapist lookin to make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents? We are seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to provide high-quality respiratory car within our skilled nursing and long-term care community.

Respiratory Therapist Essential Duties

• Provide respiratory treatments and therapies as ordered by the physician
• Assess and monitor resident respiratory status during routine treatments and rounds
• Identify changes in condition and promptly communicate concerns to nursing and providers
• Assist with management of oxygen therapy and oxygen equipment
• Monitor residents utilizing respiratory devices and therapies
• Perform routing respiratory assessment including breath sounds, respiratory effort, oxygen saturation, and treatment effectiveness
• Recognize early sign of respiratory decline and initiate appropriate communication and intervention

Respiratory Qualifications

Required

• Current Respiratory Therapist (CRT or RRT) license in good standing
• Current BLS certification

Preferred

• Experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, rehabilitation, or post-acute care
• ACLS certification