Respiratory Therapist

Pinesatpoughkeepsie; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a qualified Respiratory Therapist at The Pines At Poughkeepsie Center. In this role, you will deliver high-quality care to residents with respiratory conditions, ensuring their safety and well-being. The position offers competitive compensation, professional growth opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Comprehensive training and mentorship

Opportunities for professional growth

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in long-term care preferred.
• Strong clinical skills necessary.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough respiratory assessments and develop care plans.
• Manage ventilator-dependent residents and educate families.
• Provide immediate interventions during respiratory emergencies.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Critical thinking

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Certification as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)

Valid state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist

Job description

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Riverside is a proud affiliate of National Health Care Associates. As a Certified Great Place to Work, we think that you are going to love it here. Your work will be meaningful to you. You will make a genuine difference in the lives of our aging guests and the families that love them. You will enjoy lasting bonds with the families you meet and with the teams you work on. And if you desire, you will experience real career growth where your expertise and dedication is valued and appreciated. We invite you to join our team!

As a Respiratory Therapist, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the comfort, safety, and well-being of our residents. You will provide high-quality care to our residents with respiratory conditions.

Key Responsibilities Of a Respiratory Therapist

• Conduct thorough respiratory assessments, develop individualized care plans, and provide appropriate treatments to residents with respiratory ailments
• Manage and monitor ventilator-dependent residents, ensuring proper functioning and addressing any complications promptly
• Administer oxygen therapy as prescribed, monitor oxygen levels, and adjust therapy as necessary to maintain optimal respiratory function
• Educate residents and their families on respiratory conditions, treatment plans, and self-care techniques to promote independence and improve outcomes
• Work closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive care plans and ensure seamless communication
• Respond efficiently to respiratory emergencies, providing immediate interventions and coordinating with the interdisciplinary team as needed
  
  

If you're passionate about playing a crucial role in ensuring the comfort, safety, and well-being of our residents with respiratory conditions, in an environment where your expertise and dedication are valued and appreciated, we invite you to join our team as a Respiratory therapist.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits package including a 10% defined contribution retirement plan
• Comprehensive training and mentorship
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents
  
  

What You'll Bring

Qualifications of a Respiratory Therapist:

• Certification as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)
• Valid state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist
• Previous experience in long-term care or a similar healthcare setting preferred
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to providing compassionate and patient-centered care
  
  

We Hire for Heart!

National Health Care Associates (National) is proud to be a family-run organization since 1984. Like family, each of National's centers are unique but share common values: Kindness, Service, Compassion and Excellence. Today, our centers include more than 40 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care including several named "Best Of" by US News & World Report. When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life-changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.

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