Respiratory Therapist - Clinical Leader & Educator

Salyersville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; Salyersville (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Salyersville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to plan, implement and evaluate diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory services for residents with cardiopulmonary disorders. You will train staff, perform assessments, coordinate care with physicians, and support respiratory equipment across sites.

Minimum requirements include an Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy and CRT certification; RRT preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires CRT certification and an associate degree in respiratory therapy.
• RRT certification preferred but not required.
• Travel between sites is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides/co-ordinates clinical respiratory services under physician orders.
• Performs respiratory/clinical assessments.
• Consults with physicians and healthcare professionals regarding patient status.
• Monitors patient progress and updates care plans.
• Provides respiratory therapies: oxygen, medical gas, aerosol, humidification, suction.
• Documents procedures and maintains records.
• Communicates patient information to caregivers while protecting confidentiality.
• Participates in interdisciplinary rounds and conferences.
• Educates staff on respiratory therapy.
• Educates patients and families about diseases, meds, procedures, risks and alternatives.
• Participates in discharge planning for respiratory therapy needs.
• Operates monitoring, recording, diagnostic, therapeutic and life-support equipment.
• Provides technical support for respiratory equipment and conducts basic maintenance.
• Complies with safety regulations; performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Associate degree in respiratory therapy

CRT certification

RRT preferred

Job description

Salyersville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to plan, implement and evaluate diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory services for residents with cardiopulmonary disorders. You will train staff, perform assessments, coordinate care with physicians, and support respiratory equipment across sites.

Minimum requirements include an Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy and CRT certification; RRT preferred.