Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Landmark Management Solutions; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Weekly pay

401(k) with company match

Earned sick time

Employee recognition program

Free onsite parking

Referral bonus

Job summary

Landmark Management Solutions seeks an experienced Respiratory Therapist (RT) for our Dorchester/Boston, MA center. This 24-hour-per-week role supports long term and skilled nursing care with responsibility for delivering prescribed respiratory therapies to residents.

The ideal candidate is a Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program, holds a MA RT license, and has basic computer skills; PCC experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Requires current Massachusetts Respiratory Therapist license.
• working knowledge of computers; PCC experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory therapy to residents per physician orders.
• Set up equipment and adjust parameters (volume, oxygen, temperature, nebulizers).
• Monitor patient responses and report adverse reactions to physician.
• Inspect and test equipment; order repairs as needed.
• Educate staff and patients on respiratory care procedures.

Skills

Respiratory license

Computer skills

PCC experience

Education

Respiratory Therapy degree

Job description

St. Joseph Rehabilitation and Nursing Center has a great opportunity available for a strong and experienced Respiratory Therapist (RT) We are a Joint Commission Accredited, American Healthcare Association Bronze Medal Award-winning, short-term rehab, long term, and skilled nursing care community. We are conveniently located in Dorchester/Boston, MA.

This is a great, 24-hour per week opportunity.

Qualifications of the Respiratory Therapist (RT)

• Applicants must have a current and valid license as a Respiratory Therapist issued by the Massachusetts Board of Respiratory Care
• Needs to have working knowledge of computers. Experience with Point Click Care (PCC) is a plus.

Required Education

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities Include:

• The Respiratory Therapist administers respiratory therapy to long term care residents with abnormalities and deficiencies of the cardiopulmonary system according to physician prescription.
• Operate and set up equipment to ensure specified parameters of treatment such as volume, oxygen concentration, and/or temperature, nebulizers, and/or compressors.
• Monitor patient response to therapy via vital signs. Consult with physician in event of adverse reaction.
• Inspect and test respiratory therapy equipment to ensure it is functioning safely and efficiently. Order repairs when needed.
• Perform staff and patient education. Demonstrate respiratory care procedures to trainees.
• Review prescription and patient information to assess patient condition and determine requirements for treatment. Determine suitable treatment administration and modifications that may be needed, compatible with physician orders.
• Maintain accurate prescribed patient records and documentation.
• In collaboration with the healthcare team, develops and implements an appropriate care plan based on patient assessment by utilizing standards of care to optimize patient outcomes.
• Work efficiently as a team member both within and across clinical settings to provide quality service through communication, cooperation, and collaboration.
• Demonstrates competence, including knowledge and behaviors, to meet age specific patient needs in a specialty area.

We offer a great benefit program including:

• Competitive rates- above industry standard.
• Weekly pay! Every Thursday.
• 401(k) Retirement Planning with Company Match.
• Earned sick time up to forty hours per year.
• Monthly Employee Recognition program
• Free onsite parking
• Employee Referral Bonus

A Landmark Management Solutions, LLC Center.

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