Respiratory Therapist | Every Other Weekend

Covingtonpostacute; Covington (TN); Hybride; USD 65 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Covington Post Acute, located in Covington, Tennessee, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RT) to join our skilled nursing team. The RT will evaluate, treat, and care for patients with breathing or cardiopulmonary disorders under the Respiratory Department Head, including supervision of technicians.

The position requires an associate degree in respiratory therapy, Tennessee CRT or RRT license, and BLS/CPR on hire; SNF experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited respiratory therapy program.
• Minimum of 6 months of experience (preferably in a skilled nursing facility).
• Current license as a Respiratory Therapist (CRT or RRT) as required by the state of Tennessee.
• National Provider BLS or CPR - American Heart Association on hire.

Responsabilités

• Assess patients and recommend appropriate respiratory therapy treatments.
• Administer doctor-recommended respiratory therapy treatments.
• Plan, prepare, and administer treatments such as IPPB, aerosol therapy, chest physiotherapy, incentive spirometry, and sputum inductions.
• Perform diagnostic pulmonary and cardiac tests.
• Inspect, test, maintain, and operate respiratory therapy equipment.
• Respond to code blue emergencies and perform CPR.
• Instruct and supervise respiratory technicians.
• Ensure patient care documentation meets departmental standards.

Formation

Associate degree in respiratory therapy

Description du poste

Covington Post Acute, located in Covington, Tennessee, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RT) to join our skilled nursing team. The RT will evaluate, treat, and care for patients with breathing or cardiopulmonary disorders under the Respiratory Department Head, including supervision of technicians.

The position requires an associate degree in respiratory therapy, Tennessee CRT or RRT license, and BLS/CPR on hire; SNF experience is preferred.