Respiratory Therapist

TMC: Therapy Management Corporation; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Therapy Management Corporation, a leading US therapy provider, seeks a Respiratory Therapist to join its care team in the Washington, DC area. You will operate ventilators and related devices, assess treatment needs, and work with physicians and nurses to optimize patient outcomes.

The role requires an active RT license, SNF/home health experience, and willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends.

Qualifications

• Current active respiratory therapist license with no disciplinary action documented.
• Experience in Skilled nursing and home health care settings; hospital relationships near primary facility preferred.
• Flexibility in hours with short notice assignments and weekend availability.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate respiratory devices (ventilators, adapters, and therapy equipment) per physician orders.
• Provide CPR assistance and monitor patient responses during therapy.
• Assess treatment requirements: type, method, duration, precautions, medications, and dosages.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals to manage patient care.
• Maintain and review patient charts with pertinent identification and therapy information.
• Inspect and maintain respiratory therapy equipment and arrange repairs when needed.
• Educate patients and families on disease management, breathing techniques, and equipment use.
• Explain procedures to gain patient cooperation and comfort.

Skills

Respiratory Therapist License

SNF & Home Health experience

Flexible hours & weekend availability

Job description

Overview

Here is your opportunity to join one of the top therapy providers in the US. TMC was founded in 1995 and provides physical, occupational, and speech therapy services throughout the US. TMC is committed to a standard of excellence in the quality of care that is provided to our residents and the quality of work expected in our team members.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
• Provide assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Determine requirements for treatment, such as type, method and duration of therapy, precautions to be taken, and medication and dosages, compatible with physicians' orders.
• Monitor patient's physiological responses to therapy and consult with physician if adverse reactions occur.
• Read prescription and review patient information to assess patient condition.
• Work as part of a team of physicians, nurses and other health care professionals to manage patient care.
• Enforce safety rules and ensure careful adherence to physicians' orders.
• Maintain charts that contain patients' pertinent identification and therapy information.
• Inspect, clean, test and maintain respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently, ordering repairs when necessary.
• Educate patients and their families about their conditions and teach appropriate disease management techniques, such as breathing exercises and the use of medications and respiratory equipment.
• Explain treatment procedures to patients to gain cooperation and allay fears.
• Perform pulmonary function and adjust equipment to obtain optimum results in therapy.
• Perform bronchopulmonary drainage and assist or instruct patients in performance of breathing exercises.
• Demonstrate respiratory care procedures to trainees and other health care personnel.
• Teach, train, supervise, and utilize the assistance of students, respiratory therapy technicians, and assistants.
• Make emergency visits to resolve equipment problems.

Qualifications

• Current active respiratory therapist license with no disciplinary action documented
• Experience in Skilled nursing and home health care settings and preferably a working relationship with hospital in close proximity to primary facility
• Flexibility in hours and reporting based on urgent need - short notice assignments and weekend availability

TMC is an equal opportunity employer.