Respiratory Therapist — Geriatric Ventilator Care & Mentorship

PowerBack Rehabilitation; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 41,328 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Paid Time Off

Clinical Mentorship Program

Free CEUs

H-1B Visa & Relocation Assistance

Discounts on Wireless/TV

Home/Auto/Renters Insurance

Pet Insurance

Childcare

Eldercare

Clinicians in Action

Job summary

Powerback seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care in skilled nursing facilities and home-based settings under medical direction. The role includes assessing residents, administering prescribed therapies and medications, monitoring progress, and coordinating with nurses, physicians, and family members to optimize care.

Responsibilities cover initiating and maintaining life support systems, ventilator care, airway management, CPR during emergencies, and documenting all

Qualifications

• NBRC-approved program completion and one year of clinical practice under medical direction.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification and current State Licensure for a Respiratory Care Practitioner.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory care procedures under supervision and medical direction.
• Assess resident condition, administer prescribed therapy and medications, observe progress and response.
• Initiate and monitor life support systems for residents in the skilled nursing facility.
• Manage ventilator status per protocol and troubleshoot equipment.
• Document care, coordinate with nurses and physicians, and educate residents and family members.
• Participate in CPR, emergency response, rounds and quality assurance activities.

Skills

Respiratory therapy knowledge

BCLS certification

State licensure

Education

NBRC-approved program

Job description

Powerback seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care in skilled nursing facilities and home-based settings under medical direction. The role includes assessing residents, administering prescribed therapies and medications, monitoring progress, and coordinating with nurses, physicians, and family members to optimize care.

Responsibilities cover initiating and maintaining life support systems, ventilator care, airway management, CPR during emergencies, and documenting all