RESPIRATORY THERAPIST - OAK FOREST HEALTH & REHAB CENTER

Liberty Health and Rehab; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Winston-Salem is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist. The role involves collaborating with medical staff to provide respiratory care, monitor patient responses, and educate patients on cardiopulmonary health. Ideal candidates should possess a valid NC license and have experience in Long Term Care. This is a part-time position offering a supportive environment for professional growth.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Dependability

Flexibility

Teaching

Decision Making

Education

College degree from an AMA approved respiratory therapy program

Job description

RESPIRATORY THERAPIST - OAK FOREST HEALTH & REHAB CENTER

RESPIRATORY THERAPIST - OAK FOREST HEALTH & REHAB CENTER

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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

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.

Visit www.libertyhealthcareandrehab.com for more information.

Background checks/drug-free workplace.

EOE.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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