Respiratory Therapist

Prestige Care Center of Fairfield; Fairfield (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Prestige Care Center of Fairfield is looking for a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to join our team. The role involves providing high-quality respiratory care in a skilled nursing and long-term care environment.

The ideal candidate will have a current Respiratory Therapist license (CRT or RRT) and BLS certification, with preferred experience in skilled nursing or rehabilitation. Join us and make a positive impact on the lives of our residents.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Respiratory Therapist license in good standing.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory treatments and therapies as ordered by the physician.
• Assess and monitor resident respiratory status during treatments.
• Identify and communicate changes in resident condition.

Skills

Respiratory treatments

Monitoring resident respiratory status

Oxygen therapy management

BLS certified

Education

Current Respiratory Therapist (CRT or RRT) license

Current BLS 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