Respiratory Therapist (RT)

The Laurels of Heath; Heath (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

401K with matching funds

DailyPay

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement and student loan

Student loan forgiveness

Job summary

The Laurels of Heath in Ohio is seeking a licensed Respiratory Therapist (RT) to support residents on our Ventilation Unit through all phases of treatment, aiming to improve functional independence and quality of life.

You will provide routine clinical care, perform ventilator checks and tracheostomy care, collaborate with physicians and the care team, educate families and staff, monitor life support systems, and maintain equipment records to ensure safe, effective respiratory therapy.

Qualifications

• Long-term care facility experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Provides routine clinical care including ventilator checks, tracheostomy care, suctioning, resident evaluations, care plan development, respiratory medication delivery, supply changes and equipment management.
• Treat residents according to the physician treatment plan.
• Communicate with physician, supervisor, and other team members regarding resident progress, problems, and plans.
• Instruct residents’ families and/or nursing staff in maintenance, routine or restorative programs.
• Initiates, monitors, and maintains life support systems.
• Monitors outcomes of various respiratory care procedures.
• Establishes and maintains respiratory equipment par-level and required maintenance records.
• Conducts quality assurance audits and quality control monitoring.

Education

Certified RT

Job description

Are you a Respiratory Therapist (RT) with a passion for improving the lives of seniors? As a Respiratory Therapist (RT) with The Laurels of Heath, you will help patients throughout all phases of treatment to regain functional independence on our Ventilation Unit. Attention to detail, individualized care, and participation in a team approach are part of every interaction.

• Comprehensive health insurance - medical, dental and vision.
• 401K with matching funds.
• DailyPay , a voluntary benefit that allows associates at our facilities the ability to access their pay when they need it.
• Paid time off (beginning after six months of employment) and paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan forgiveness.

Responsibilities:

• Provides routine clinical care including ventilator checks, tracheostomy care, suctioning, resident evaluations, care plan development, respiratory medication delivery, supply changes and equipment management.
• Treat residents according to the physician treatment plan.
• Communicate with physician, supervisor, and other team membersregarding resident progress, problems, and plans.
• Instruct residents’ families and/or nursing staff in maintenance, routine or restorative programs.
• Initiates, monitors, and maintains life support systems.
• Monitors outcomes of various respiratory care procedures.
• Establishes and maintains respiratory equipment par-level and required maintenance records.
• Conducts quality assurance audits andquality control monitoring.

Qualifications:

• A Certified RT.
• Long-term care facility experience desired.

We are a national organization of skilled nursing, subacute, rehabilitative, and assisted living providers dedicated to achieving the highest standards of care in five states including Michigan, Ohio, Virginia, North Carolina, and Indiana.

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. If you have a passion for improving the lives of those around you and working with others who feel the same way.