Respiratory Therapist

Geneva Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing; Geneva Township (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Continuing education opportunities

Supportive interdisciplinary team

Resident relationships with families

Quality of life and person-centeredc

Job summary

Geneva Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing seeks a compassionate Respiratory Therapist to provide high-quality care for long-term residents. You will work closely with residents, families, nursing staff, and physicians to manage chronic conditions and improve quality of life.

You will perform respiratory assessments, treatments, and equipment management, while educating families and ensuring precise documentation. A dedicated team and supportive environment foster resident-centered care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Current Ohio Respiratory Therapist license.
• RRT credential preferred/required.
• Current BLS certification.
• Experience in long-term care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, home care, or geriatric respiratory care preferred.
• Experience with tracheostomy and ventilator management.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory assessments and ongoing care for long-term care residents.
• Monitor residents with chronic respiratory conditions (COPD, asthma, pneumonia, etc.).
• Provide oxygen therapy and prescribed respiratory treatments.
• Perform nebulizer and other respiratory treatments as ordered.
• Assist with tracheostomy care and management.
• Manage ventilator and respiratory equipment for residents needing advanced support.
• Monitor respiratory status and communicate concerns to staff and providers.
• Contribute to resident care plans with respiratory recommendations.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on conditions, treatments, and equipment.
• Maintain accurate documentation of assessments, treatments, and responses.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to promote safety and quality of life.
• Assist with respiratory-related emergencies per facility protocols.
• Maintain equipment and infection-control practices.
• Support residents in maintaining independence and function.

Skills

Compassionate care

Strong assessment skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Documentation skills

Education

Graduate of accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Ohio RT license

RRT credential

Current BLS certification

Job description

Geneva Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Respiratory Therapist (RT) to join our long-term care team. This position is ideal for a respiratory professional who enjoys building meaningful relationships with residents while providing consistent, high-quality respiratory care.

Our Respiratory Therapist will work closely with residents, families, nursing staff, physicians, and other members of the interdisciplinary team to manage chronic respiratory conditions, promote optimal lung function, and improve residents' quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory assessments and ongoing respiratory care for long-term care residents.

• Monitor and manage residents with chronic respiratory conditions, including COPD, asthma, pneumonia, and other cardiopulmonary disorders.

• Provide oxygen therapy and other prescribed respiratory treatments.

• Perform respiratory treatments, including nebulizer treatments, as ordered.

• Assist with tracheostomy care and management, as applicable.

• Provide ventilator and other respiratory equipment management for residents requiring advanced respiratory support.

• Monitor residents for changes in respiratory status and promptly communicate concerns to nursing staff and providers.

• Participate in care planning and contribute respiratory recommendations to individualized resident care plans.

• Educate residents, families, and caregivers regarding respiratory conditions, treatments, medications, oxygen safety, and equipment.

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of respiratory assessments, treatments, and resident responses.

• Collaborate with nursing and other interdisciplinary team members to promote resident safety, comfort, and quality of life.

• Assist with respiratory-related emergency situations and follow facility protocols.

• Maintain respiratory equipment and ensure appropriate infection-control and safety practices are followed.

• Support residents in maintaining the highest possible level of independence and function.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.

• Current Respiratory Therapist license in the state of Ohio.

• RRT credential preferred/required

• Current BLS certification.

• Previous experience in long-term care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, home care, or geriatric respiratory care preferred.

• Experience with tracheostomy and ventilator management.

• Strong assessment, communication, documentation, and clinical decision-making skills.

• Compassionate and patient-centered approach to resident care.

• Ability to work collaboratively with nursing staff and the interdisciplinary care team.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay

• Flexible scheduling

• Paid time off

• Retirement plan

• Continuing education opportunities

• Supportive interdisciplinary team

• Opportunity to build meaningful relationships with residents and their families

• A rewarding environment focused on quality of life and person-centered care