RESPIRATORY THERAPIST - OAK FOREST HEALTH & REHAB CENTER

TieTalent; North Carolina; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in North Carolina is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to join their team. This per diem role involves working closely with patients and healthcare professionals to provide essential respiratory care and education. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in respiratory therapy, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work in a collaborative environment. Responsibilities include monitoring patients, educating them on respiratory health, and ensuring compliance with care standards.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid license from the North Carolina Respiratory Care Board.
• Long Term Care experience required.

Responsibilities

• Works with healthcare professionals to manage patient care.
• Responsible for setting up and monitoring oxygen machines.
• Educates patients about cardiopulmonary issues.

Skills

Dependability

Flexibility

Teaching

Decision Making

Education

College degree from an AMA approved respiratory therapy program

High school graduate

Job description

Liberty Cares
With Compassion

At Liberty Healthcare and Rehabilitation Services, we promote a challenging, but rewarding opportunity in a caring environment.

We are currently seeking an experienced:

RESPIRATORY THERAPIST

Per Diem, Rotating

Job Description:

• Works as a team with nurses, physicians and other healthcare professionals in the facility to manage patient care.
• Responsible for setting up and monitoring oxygen machines including continuous positive airway pressure and bipaps for cardiopulmonary patients. This includes maintaining and ordering supplies for these machines as needed.
• Provides respiratory care and therapies to patients who have orders for such services.
• Assesses patients who are newly admitted or referred to respiratory services for appropriate respirator care services and therapies.
• Assesses new admissions for pneumonia reduction strategies.
• Managers and supports residents on ventilator care.
• Monitors patient’s physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs and labs. Consults with physicians as needed.
• Documents assessments, care services and therapies in the patient’s electronic medical record.
• Participates in patient care planning process as necessary.
• Educates patients about cardiopulmonary issues and care. This may include effects of smoking, smoking cessation or provide details about asthma and medications. Also, teaches patients how to use inhaler and other devices.
• Assist with education of nurses and nursing staff on cardiopulmonary issues and respiratory care. This also includes education on equipment and inhalation treatments.
• Reviews assigned referrals to ensure that care needs can be maintained in the facility.
• Assist with emergency care of patients when in the facility such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Must be a high school graduate.
• Must have a college degree from an AMA approved respiratory therapy program.
• Must have a valid license from the North Carolina Respiratory Care Board.
• Must be dependable, flexible, and able to work and cooperate well with all nursing personnel, other departments and have understanding, patience, and tact in working with patients, families, doctors, and others.
• Must have ability to make decisions regarding nursing problems.
• Must be able to teach, instruct and direct orientation, continuing education, in-services as needed.
• Must read, know, and follow personnel, department and Facility policies and procedures and adhere to local, state, and federal requirements.
• Must have working knowledge of the rules and regulations related to Long Term Care.
• Must have Long Term Care experience.
• Must have neat professional appearance at all times.

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