Respiratory Therapist

Prestige Care Center Of Plattsmouth; Plattsmouth (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Prestige Care Center Of Plattsmouth is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to provide high-quality respiratory care in a skilled nursing and long-term care community. You will perform treatments, monitor status, and respond promptly to changes in patient condition.

The role emphasizes collaboration with nursing and medical staff, oxygen therapy management, and early identification of respiratory decline to ensure resident safety and comfort.

Qualifications

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

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.

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