Respiratory Therapist - Impactful Senior Care (Full-Time)

Sweetwater Care; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 44,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tapcheck – Earned wages access

Career Development

Job summary

Lowry Hills Care and Rehabilitation in Colorado is seeking a compassionate Respiratory Therapist to provide essential care for residents in a skilled nursing setting. You will assess, manage, and treat respiratory conditions using modalities such as Acapella, IS, EZPAP, and CPT, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

This full-time role reports to the Director of Nursing. Applicants must hold current state licensure, CRT or RRT, ACLS/BLS, and AMA-approved program credential.

Qualifications

• Current State Respiratory Therapist Licensure.
• Graduate of an AMA-approved School of Respiratory Therapy.
• Possesses and maintains an active CRT or RRT credential.
• Current ACLS and BLS Certification.

Responsibilities

• Maintains knowledge of Pulmonary care within therapist scope and licensure.
• Administers respiratory therapy treatments and interventions with understanding of each procedure.
• Assess and address patient pain interfering with function and rehab participation.
• Follow infection control and equipment sterilization procedures.

Education

State Respiratory Therapist Licensure

AMA-approved School of Respiratory Therapy

CR T or RRT credential

ACLS and BLS Certification

Job description

Lowry Hills Care and Rehabilitation in Colorado is seeking a compassionate Respiratory Therapist to provide essential care for residents in a skilled nursing setting. You will assess, manage, and treat respiratory conditions using modalities such as Acapella, IS, EZPAP, and CPT, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

This full-time role reports to the Director of Nursing. Applicants must hold current state licensure, CRT or RRT, ACLS/BLS, and AMA-approved program credential.