Respiratory Therapist Bear Creek ICF Day Shift

RHA Health Services, LLC; North Carolina; On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. As a Respiratory Therapist, you will provide essential care and support, ensuring the well-being of service users while working in a collaborative environment. This role offers the chance to utilize your skills in a meaningful way, with responsibilities that include assessing respiratory needs, administering treatments, and guiding families through care processes. If you're passionate about helping others and looking for a rewarding career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Early access to earned wages

Employee perks and discount program

Paid Time Off

Health/Insurance

401(k) retirement savings program

Wellbeing Programs

Chronic Disease management programs

Free CPR and first aid training

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program required.
• Two years of experience preferred in respiratory care.

Responsibilities

• Provide approved respiratory services to all service users.
• Observe and evaluate service user’s respiratory needs.
• Administer prescribed respiratory medications.

Skills

Respiratory Care

CPR Certification

Crisis Management

Communication Skills

Ability to Lift 20-50 Pounds

Education

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program

Valid driver's license

Job description

Respiratory Therapist Bear Creek ICF Day Shift

Apply locations La Grange, NC

Type: Full time

Posted on: Posted 2 Days Ago

Job Requisition ID: R49363

We are hiring for:

Respiratory Therapist Bear Creek ICF Day Shift

If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services!

To provide professional respiratory care to service users, aimed at preventing disease and maintaining good health care. Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program required.

Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program
• Currently licensed in North Carolina
• Two years of experience, preferred
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance
• Ability to lift between 20 and 50 pounds and provide CPR after certification
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen
• Flexible schedule and availability to provide on-call coverage as needed
• Ability to remain calm in crisis situations

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for providing approved respiratory services to all service users under his/her care.
• Keeps medical staff informed of any changes in service user’s status.
• Provides leadership and guidance.
• Keeps Director of Respiratory informed of changes in service users condition.
• Observes, assesses and evaluates service user’s respiratory needs.
• Discusses acute and chronic respiratory needs with personnel; observes service users condition and reaction, making good judgment decisions.
• Maintains work area as a neat, orderly, efficient, and safe working area.
• Participates as a member of interdisciplinary team as consultant as needed, ensuring quality-respiratory services.
• Participates in parent conference and communicating with families as needed.
• Maintains/Changes respiratory equipment and supplies.
• Instructs parents, students, service users and employees on Respiratory Care.
• Charts accordingly for service users with respiratory needs.
• Assists in providing prompt management of Workers Compensation within policy guidelines.
• Administers any respiratory medications as prescribed by physician.
• Carries out prescribed respiratory treatment for the purpose of guidance and demonstration for staff.
• Has working knowledge of the latest respiratory techniques.
• Assists in the monitoring of service users behavioral problems and be prepared to discuss problems with team members.
• Records all pertinent respiratory information on service users on a daily and/or as needed basis in the respective medical chart.
• Participates in the Quality Assurance Assessment system; Mealtime Assessment, Environmental Assessment; Interaction Assessment and Third Shift Assessment.
• Assists in providing satisfactory working conditions.
• May access and/or make appropriate copies of protected health information from a service user’s chart as needed for off campus scheduled or non-scheduled appointment.

Pre-employment screening:

• Complete criminal background
• Name checked in the registries (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)
• Drug testing
• Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements
• Proof of employment history or references (if required)
• Positions that require driving: Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.

We offer the following benefits to employees:

• Payactiv: early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked, before payday!
• Employee perks and discount program: to help you save money!
• Paid Time Off: (full-time employees only)
• Health/Insurance: (full-time employees only)
• 401(k) retirement savings program
• Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial
• Chronic Disease management programs: for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
• Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities

*Contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefits.

EEO Statement: RHA is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.

About RHA:

At RHA Health Services, we help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and/or substance use needs live their best lives. Our mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes.

For over 30 years, the people we serve and support have remained at the very center of everything we do. RHA currently provides services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey.

If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support, apply to join the team today.