Respiratory Therapist — Flexible Hours & Team Care

TMC: Therapy Management Corporation; Wichita (KS); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Therapy Management Corporation in Wichita seeks a skilled Respiratory Therapist to provide patient-centered care in skilled nursing and home health settings across the area. You will set up and monitor ventilator and respiratory equipment, assess treatment plans, educate patients and families, and collaborate with physicians, nurses and therapists to ensure safe, effective therapy.

Flexibility in hours and availability for urgent needs, including short-notice shifts and weekend coverage, is

Formación

• Current active respiratory therapist license with no disciplinary action documented
• Experience in Skilled nursing and home health care settings and preferably a working relationship with hospital in close proximity to primary facility
• Flexibility in hours and reporting based on urgent need - short notice assignments and weekend availability

Responsabilidades

• Set up and operate devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators, following prescribed treatment parameters
• Provide assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• Determine treatment requirements per physicians' orders (type, method, duration, precautions, medications)
• Monitor patient responses and consult with physician for adverse reactions
• Read prescriptions and review patient information to assess condition
• Work with a team of physicians, nurses and other health care professionals to manage patient care
• Enforce safety rules and ensure adherence to physicians' orders
• Maintain patient charts with therapy information
• Inspect, test and maintain respiratory therapy equipment; order repairs as needed
• Educate patients and families on conditions, disease management techniques, and respiratory equipment usage
• Explain procedures to patients to gain cooperation and reduce fears
• Perform pulmonary function tests and adjust equipment for optimum results
• Perform bronchopulmonary drainage and train patients in breathing exercises
• Demonstrate respiratory care procedures to trainees and staff
• Teach, supervise, and utilize trainees and assistants
• Make emergency visits to resolve equipment problems

Conocimientos

Respiratory therapy

Team coordination

Descripción del empleo

Therapy Management Corporation in Wichita seeks a skilled Respiratory Therapist to provide patient-centered care in skilled nursing and home health settings across the area. You will set up and monitor ventilator and respiratory equipment, assess treatment plans, educate patients and families, and collaborate with physicians, nurses and therapists to ensure safe, effective therapy.

Flexibility in hours and availability for urgent needs, including short-notice shifts and weekend coverage, is