Respiratory Therapist: Compassionate Care & Benefits

Diversicare Healthcare Services, LLC; Moss Point (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Diversicare Healthcare Services, LLC in Moss Point, MS, is seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist to provide patient respiratory care in a post-acute setting.

You will perform assessments, set up equipment, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to maintain and improve residents' respiratory function, while ensuring regulatory compliance and quality care.

Applicants must have JRCRTE-approved education and hold state licensure, with CPR certification and active clinical skills.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a JRCRTE approved program of respiratory care.
• Clinical experience as provided by a JRCRTE approved school or respiratory care.
• Ability to render independent professional/respiratory care procedures.
• State license as required. CPR required.
• Active member of the AARC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Understand and practices safe respiratory care techniques.
• Performs initial set up of respiratory equipment and supplies Oxygen, Aerosol, Suction, Ventilators, DiPAP, etc for residents in nursing homes.
• Provide appropriate treatment to help residents maintain or attain the highest level of respiratory function possible within the confines of his/her physical condition.
• Maintain timely and accurate resident reports as required by federal, state and local regulatory agencies and third party payers.
• Set up, clean, assemble, maintain, and operate equipment in a safe manner.
• Demonstrates and educates new and existing clients and caregivers on proper use and maintenance of equipment.
• Coordinate the pick up and return of equipment for preventative maintenance and repair.
• Performs CPR and maintains current CPR certification.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

Clinical skills

Communication

CPR certification

State license

Education

JRCRTE approved program

Job description

Diversicare Healthcare Services, LLC in Moss Point, MS, is seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist to provide patient respiratory care in a post-acute setting.

You will perform assessments, set up equipment, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to maintain and improve residents' respiratory function, while ensuring regulatory compliance and quality care.

Applicants must have JRCRTE-approved education and hold state licensure, with CPR certification and active clinical skills.