Respiratory Therapist

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading skilled nursing facility in Wilmington, DE is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Respiratory Therapist to provide advanced respiratory care. Join a professional team and play a key role in ensuring optimal treatment for residents with breathing disorders, alongside a range of competitive benefits and encouragement for career growth and training.

Benefits

Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

401k Retirement With Company Match

Company Paid Life Insurance

Paid Time Off - Vacation, Sick Days & Holidays

Free and Discounted Employee Meals

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Discount Programs

Qualifications

• Graduate from CoArc accredited respiratory therapy program.
• CRT or RRT licensure preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot respiratory equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory treatment to residents requiring breathing therapy.
• Ensure quality respiratory services per physician orders.
• Monitor patients requiring mechanical ventilator support.

Skills

Respiratory equipment knowledge

Patient assessment

Breathing therapy

Education

Graduate of a CoArc approved school of respiratory therapy

Respiratory Care Practitioner license

Tools

ABG machine

Portable spirometer

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Wilmington, DE

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Description

Cadia Healthcare is a leading provider of skilled nursing and rehabilitation in your area. Compassion and appreciation are at the heart of who we are. We are currently seeking aRespiratory Therapistfor 7a - 7p to join our team!

Cadia rewards it’s employees for their hard work and dedication to providing the best care possible, with a wide-range of benefits and perks to show we care.

BENEFITS AND PERKS WE OFFER:

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits for You & Your Family
• 401k Retirement With Company Match
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA)
• Paid Time Off - Vacation, Personal, Sick Days & Paid Holidays
• Short-term Disability and Maternity Leave Options, Personal and Family Medical Leave
• Company provided Life and Long Term Disability Coverage
• Referral Bonuses and More!

Employee Perks Program

• Tickets At Work for Discounted Entertainment Tickets!
• Free and Discounted Employee Meals
• Tuition Reimbursement
• In Facility Training/Inservice Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free Will/Estate Preparation Services
• Optional Legal & Identity Protection Services
• Verizon Wireless Discount
• Costco Membership Discount (DE only)
• Annual $35 Non-Slip Shoe Replacement (DE only)
• Purchasing Power (retail purchasing program)

Position Description

The Respiratory Therapist will assist, treat & care for residents with breathing disorders. Assume primary responsibility for all respiratory modalities in accordance with current facility, federal, state and local standards, guidelines & regulations. We’re excited for you to come and join our accomplished staff of medical professionals!

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory treatment to residents requiring some form of breathing therapy, exercise, and or administering therapeutic medication on a regular basis.
• Determine requirements for treatment, such as type, method & duration of therapy, precautions to be taken & medication dosages, in accordance with physician orders.
• Ensure quality respiratory services provided are in accordance with physician orders & facility policies.
• Make assessments and provide care to residents requiring mechanical ventilator support, i.e. making regular rounds on ventilator residents, monitoring conditions and conducting routine mechanical safety checks of the ventilators.
• Evaluate, operate and maintain various diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory equipment to include ABG, oximeter, and portable spirometer.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CoArc approved school of respiratory therapy.
• Respiratory Care Practitioner license required, with a minimum CRT, RRT licensure/certification preferred.
• Working knowledge of respiratory equipment needed to operate, maintain & conduct routine troubleshooting on various types of equipment with emphasis on mechanical ventilators, tracheostomy care & various O2 delivery devices.