Respiratory Therapist

Ciena Healthcare; Westland (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K with matching funds

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Ciena Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist in Michigan to assess and treat residents with breathing disorders. You will operate and monitor respiratory equipment, coordinate with a multidisciplinary team, and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.

The role emphasizes education for residents and families, timely response to emergencies, and meticulous documentation. LTAC/long-term care experience is preferred, with licensure and CPR compliance required.

Qualifications

• 2 years' experience in a long-term care setting preferred.
• Must be a certified Respiratory Therapist and licensed in the state.
• Completion of a two-year accredited Respiratory Program.
• Current CPR certification or CPR certification within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate respiratory therapy treatments for residents according to physician orders and standards of practice.
• Administer treatments including oxygen therapy, aerosolized medications, chest physiotherapy, suctioning, and other applicable modalities.
• Monitor residents’ cardiopulmonary status: oxygen saturation, vital signs, labs, imaging results.
• Set up and manage respiratory equipment (oxygen concentrators, AVAPs, BiPAP, CPAP, nebulizers).
• Educate residents, families, and nursing staff on disease management and equipment use.
• Respond promptly to respiratory emergencies and assist as needed.
• Document assessments, treatments, and responses per facility policy.
• Maintain infection control practices; ensure equipment is cleaned and stored properly.
• Provide routine clinical care including non-invasive ventilation checks and care plan updates.
• Ensure department compliance with facility guidelines and state/federal regulations.
• Establishes and maintains respiratory equipment par-level and maintenance records.

Skills

Respiratory care

Patient assessment

Emergency response

Infection control

Care plan development

Education

Two-year accredited Respiratory Program

Licensed Respiratory Therapist

CPR certification

Tools

Oxygen concentrators

BiPAP/CPAP equipment

Nebulizers

Job description

The Respiratory Therapist assesses, treats and cares for residents with breathing disorders. The therapist assumes responsibility for respiratory care modalities, assesses, initiates and conducts therapeutic procedures; maintains patient records; and selects, assembles, checks, and operates equipment. This role collaborates with medical providers, nursing staff and the interdisciplinary team to deliver high-quality respiratory care services, ensuring compliance with facility guidelines in addition to federal and state regulations.

Join us with an attractive benefits offering:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K with matching funds
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement

Responsibilities:

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate respiratory therapy treatments for residents in accordance with physician orders and established standards of practice.
• Administer treatments including oxygen therapy, aerosolized medications, chest physiotherapy, suctioning, and other applicable respiratory modalities.
• Monitor residents’ cardiopulmonary status, including oxygen saturation, vital signs, laboratory values, and imaging results.
• Set up and manage respiratory equipment to include but not limited to oxygen concentrators, AVAPs, BiPap, CPAP and nebulizers.
• Educate residents, families, and nursing staff regarding disease management, safe equipment use, and respiratory care techniques.
• Respond promptly to respiratory emergencies and assist as needed.
• Document all assessments, treatments, and resident responses as per facility policy.
• Maintain proper infection control practices and ensure respiratory equipment is cleaned, disinfected and stored appropriately
• Provides routine clinical care including non-invasive ventilator checks, tracheostomy care, suctioning, resident evaluations, care plan development, respiratory medication delivery, supply changes and equipment management.
• Ensures department compliance within facility guidelines and state and federal regulations
• Establishes and maintains respiratory equipment par-level and required maintenance records

Education and/or Experience:

• Demonstrates knowledge of basic respiratory practices.
• 2 years' experience in a long-term care setting preferred.
• Knowledgeable of federal and state regulations.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Must be a certified Respiratory Therapist
• Licensed in the state
• Completion of a two-year accredited Respiratory Program
• Current CPR certification or CPR certification within 90 days of employment.

We are a national organization of skilled nursing, subacute, rehabilitative, and assisted living providers dedicated to achieving the highest standards of carein Michigan and Ohio.

We serve our residents with compassion, concern, and excellence, believing that every one of them is a unique person who deserves our best each day that we care for them. Joinus,ifyou have a passion for improving the livesof those around you and working with others who feel the same way.

Travel Required

No . Onsite

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