Respiratory Therapist

Prestige Care Center of Nebraska City; Nebraska City (NE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Apploi is seeking a compassionate Respiratory Therapist to provide high-quality respiratory care in our skilled nursing and long-term care community in the United States. You will deliver prescribed therapies, monitor residents, and collaborate with nursing staff to ensure optimal respiratory status.

Ideal candidates hold a CRT or RRT license with current BLS, and ACLS is a plus. Experience in skilled nursing or post-acute care is beneficial; join our dedicated clinical team to make a meaningful

Qualifications

• Current CRT or RRT license in good standing.
• Current BLS certification.
• ACLS certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Resident assessment

Verbal and written communication

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