RESPIRATORY THERAPIST - OAK FOREST HEALTH & REHAB CENTER

Liberty Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Health in Winston-Salem, NC seeks an experienced Respiratory Therapist to join our compassionate team. You will collaborate with nurses, physicians and other healthcare professionals to manage patient care and monitor oxygen therapy, CPAP and BiPAP support for cardiopulmonary patients.

The role includes assessing new admissions, ventilator care support, patient education on inhalers and respiratory conditions, and documenting care in the EMR.

Qualifications

• Must have AMA approved respiratory therapy program.
• Must have a valid license from the North Carolina Respiratory Care Board.
• High school graduate.
• Must read, know, and follow Facility policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Work with nurses, physicians and other health care professionals to manage patient care.
• Set up and monitor oxygen machines, CPAP and BiPAP for cardiopulmonary patients; order supplies as needed.
• Provide respiratory care and therapies per orders.
• Assess patients newly admitted or referred to respiratory services for appropriate care and therapies.
• Assess new admissions for pneumonia reduction strategies and ventilator care as needed.
• Monitor patient responses to therapy (vital signs, labs) and consult physicians as needed.
• Document assessments and therapies in the EMR; participate in care planning.
• Educate patients about cardiopulmonary issues, inhaler use and smoking cessation where applicable.
• Assist with education of nursing staff on respiratory care, equipment, and inhalation treatments.
• Review referrals to ensure care needs can be maintained in the facility.
• Assist with emergency care such as CPR when necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cardiopulmonary care

Ventilator management

Patient education

Education

AMA approved respiratory therapy program

Job description

With Compassion At

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.

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.