Respiratory Therapist - Regency at Lansing West

Ciena Healthcare; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K with matching funds

Life Insurance

Employee discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Reimbursement

Job summary

Ciena Healthcare in Lansing, MI is seeking a licensed Respiratory Therapist to assess, initiate and manage respiratory care for residents in a long-term care setting. You will operate CPAP/BiPAP and nebulizers, administer treatments per physician orders, monitor cardiopulmonary status and document care, while educating residents, families and staff and ensuring infection control and regulatory compliance.

Join our team to collaborate with clinicians and support a compassionate, high-quality care

Qualifications

• Must be a certified Respiratory Therapist.
• Licensed in the state of Michigan.
• Completion of a two-year accredited Respiratory Program.
• Current CPR certification or CPR certification within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate respiratory therapy treatments for residents per orders.
• Administer treatments including oxygen therapy, aerosolized medications, and other modalities.
• Monitor residents' cardiopulmonary status and results.
• Set up and manage respiratory equipment (CPAP/BiPAP, nebulizers, etc.).
• Educate residents, families, and staff on disease management and safe equipment use.
• Document assessments and responses; maintain infection control practices.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and maintain maintenance records.
• Provide routine clinical care including ventilator checks and care planning.
• Troubleshoot equipment and participate in quality assurance activities.

Skills

Respiratory Therapy

Equipment setup

Infection control

CPR certified

Education

Registered Respiratory Therapist

State licensure

2-year program

CPR certification

Job description

Student Loan Reimbursement

Regency at Lansing West,

Facility: Regency at Lansing West

The Respiratory Therapist assesses, treats and cares for residents with breathing disorders. The therapist assumes responsibility for respiratory care modalities, assesses, initiates and conducts therapeutic procedures; maintains patient records; and selects, assembles, checks, and operates equipment. This role collaborates with medical providers, nursing staff and the interdisciplinary team to deliver high-quality respiratory care services, ensuring compliance with facility guidelines in addition to federal and state regulations.

Join us with an attractive benefits offering:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K with matching funds
• Life Insurance
• Employee discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Reimbursement

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate respiratory therapy treatments for residents in accordance with physician orders and established standards of practice.
• Administer treatments including oxygen therapy, aerosolized medications, chest physiotherapy, suctioning, and other applicable respiratory modalities.
• Monitor residents’ cardiopulmonary status, including oxygen saturation, vital signs, laboratory values, and imaging results.
• Set up and manage respiratory equipment to include but not limited to oxygen concentrators, AVAPs, BiPap, CPAP and nebulizers.
• Educate residents, families, and nursing staff regarding disease management, safe equipment use, and respiratory care techniques.
• Respond promptly to respiratory emergencies and assist as needed.
• Document all assessments, treatments, and resident responses as per facility policy.
• Maintain proper infection control practices and ensure respiratory equipment is cleaned, disinfected and stored appropriately
• Provides routine clinical care including non-invasive ventilator checks, tracheostomy care, suctioning, resident evaluations, care plan development, respiratory medication delivery, supply changes and equipment management.
• Ensures department compliance within facility guidelines and state and federal regulations
• Establishes and maintains respiratory equipment par-level and required maintenance records
• Troubleshoots equipment malfunction
• Conducts quality assurance audits
• Conducts quality control monitoring

Education and/or Experience

• Demonstrates knowledge of basic respiratory practices.
• 2 years' experience in a long-term care setting preferred.
• Knowledgeable of federal and state regulations.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Must be a certified Respiratory Therapist
• Licensed in the state
• Completion of a two-year accredited Respiratory Program
• Current CPR certification or CPR certification within 90 days of employment.

Ciena Healthcare

We are a national organization of skilled nursing, subacute, rehabilitative, and assisted living providers dedicated to achieving the highest standards of care in Michigan and Ohio.

We serve our residents with compassion, concern, and excellence, believing that every one of them is a unique person who deserves our best each day that we care for them. Join us, if you have a passion for improving the lives of those around you and working with others who feel the same way.