Respiratory Therapist — Growth, Mentorship & Benefits

Lionstone Healthcare; Alliance (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits including Medical, and

401k with company match

Early Pay via Tapcheck

Employee Perks & Discount program via

PTO + Company Holidays + Floating

Referral Bonus Program

Mentorship Programs

Continued Education Loan Repayment

Job summary

Lionstone Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to assess, treat, and care for residents with breathing disorders. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, high-quality care and maintain optimal respiratory health for our residents.

Responsibilities span administration, staff development, safety, equipment management, and care planning, with a strong focus on adherence to current guidelines, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current, unencumbered license to practice as a Respiratory Therapist in this state.
• Must understand the English language.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action in a timely fashion.
• Must be knowledgeable of supply practices, procedures, and guidelines.
• Must possess the ability to minimize waste of supplies, misuse of equipment, etc.
• Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing practices.
• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct our Facility's respiratory therapy, as well as its programs and activities, in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern nursing care facilities.
• Meet with administration, medical and nursing staff, as well as other related departments in planning therapy services.
• Represent the Facility at and participate in meetings, as directed.
• Maintain respiratory therapy standards of practice.
• Assist in standardizing the methods in which respiratory therapy will be accomplished.
• Assist in developing, implementing, and coordinating policies and procedures, resident care plans, respiratory therapy procedure manuals, job descriptions, etc.
• Review respiratory therapy policies, procedures, manuals, job descriptions, etc., at least annually, and participate in making recommended changes.
• Determine the staffing needs of the respiratory therapy department necessary to meet the needs of the residents in conjunction with the Administrator.
• Recommend the number and level of respiratory therapy personnel to employ in conjunction with the Administrator.
• Assist the Administrator and/or the HR Delegate in the recruitment and selection of competent respiratory therapy personnel.
• Provide guidance and training for new and/or less experienced personnel.
• Teach, train, supervise, and utilize the assistance of students, respiratory therapy technicians, and respiratory therapy assistants.
• Develop work assignments and schedule duty hours in conjunction with the Administrator.
• Develop, maintain, and periodically update the written procedure for ensuring that professional respiratory personnel have valid and current licenses as required by this state in conjunction with the Administrator.
• Provide emergency care including artificial respiration, external cardiac massage, and assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Perform pulmonary function and adjust equipment to obtain optimum results during therapy.
• Perform bronchopulmonary drainage and assist or instruct patients in performance of breathing exercises.
• Conduct respiratory tests, such as electrocardiograms, stress testing, and lung capacity tests to evaluate residents’ cardiopulmonary functions.
• Review request for respiratory therapy services and physicians' orders.
• Assist physicians in cardiac and pulmonary research and conduct diagnose disorders.
• Develop and participate in programs designed for in-service education, on-the-job training, and orientation classes for newly assigned personnel.
• Implement, and maintain an effective orientation program that orients the new employee to the department, its policies, and procedures, and to his/her job position and duties.
• Participate and assist in departmental studies and projects as assigned or that may become necessary.
• Attend and participate in workshops, seminars, etc., to keep abreast of current changes in the health care field, as well as to maintain a professional status as approved.
• Assist in developing safety standards for the respiratory therapy department.
• Ensure that respiratory therapy personnel, residents, visitors, etc., follow established policies and procedures at all times, including appropriate dress codes.
• Assist the Infection Control Coordinator in the development, implementation, and revision of written aseptic and isolation techniques.
• Ensure that adequate supplies of personal protective equipment are on hand and are readily available to personnel who perform procedures that involve exposure to blood or body fluids.
• Prepare and operate respiratory therapy devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators following specified parameters of treatment.
• Inspect, clean, test, and maintain respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently.
• Make emergency visits to resolve any equipment problems, as necessary.
• Recommend to the Administrator the equipment and supply needs of the department.
• Assist in developing respiratory therapy plans for individual residents in coordination and conjunction with the resident assessment (MDS).
• Review respiratory therapy requirements of each resident admitted to the Facility and assist the attending physician in planning for the resident’s care.
• Involve the resident and family in planning objectives and goals for the resident.
• Ensure that care plans indicate respiratory therapy when such therapy is ordered.

Job description

Lionstone Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to assess, treat, and care for residents with breathing disorders. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, high-quality care and maintain optimal respiratory health for our residents.

Responsibilities span administration, staff development, safety, equipment management, and care planning, with a strong focus on adherence to current guidelines, and documentation.