Respiratory Therapist - Acute/Subacute Care

PACS Group (United Kingdom); Beachwood (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PACS Group is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to provide respiratory therapy, evaluation, rehabilitation, and direct patient care. The role requires following supervisor instructions, adhering to facility policies, and maintaining high standards of safety and confidentiality.

The candidate should have an associate degree in respiratory care, be a graduate of a respiratory care program, and preferably hold a BS in health care. One year of acute/subacute experience is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Must possess an Associate Degree from an accredited school.
• Graduate of a respiratory care program.
• Bachelor of Science degree in the health care field preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year respiratory experience in an acute and/or subacute unit preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive and follow schedule/instructions from supervisor per policies and procedures.
• Adhere to facility policies and procedures.
• Perform focused interviews to identify patient needs.
• Assess signs and symptoms of physiologic and psychosocial changes.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data and document diagnoses.
• Plan outcomes of care for patients assigned.
• Perform interventions per plan of care and hospital policies.
• Maintain infection control procedures and safety standards.
• Maintain good rapport with inter-department staff and others.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

Patient care

Data collection

Interpersonal communication

Policy adherence

Education

Associate degree in respiratory care

Graduate of respiratory care program

Bachelor of Science in health care (preferred)

Tools

Office equipment

Job description

PACS Group is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to provide respiratory therapy, evaluation, rehabilitation, and direct patient care. The role requires following supervisor instructions, adhering to facility policies, and maintaining high standards of safety and confidentiality.

The candidate should have an associate degree in respiratory care, be a graduate of a respiratory care program, and preferably hold a BS in health care. One year of acute/subacute experience is encouraged.