Respiratory Therapist (RT)

New-Franklin-Center-For-Rehabilitation-and-Nursin; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

New-Franklin-Center-For-Rehabilitation-and-Nursin is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to render respiratory care and related diagnostic services in a nursing home setting. You will participate in decision making, review care plans quarterly, provide education, prepare equipment, and collect data for evaluation of respiratory services.

The position supports full-time, part-time, and per diem schedules (day and overnight) to meet resident needs.

Qualifications

• Provides respiratory care and services in a nursing home setting.
• Administers respiratory care according to policies and clinical guidelines.
• Performs oxygen administration and CPR in codes.
• Administers respiratory medications via nebulizer or as prescribed.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care and services to residents.
• Participate in care plan reviews and quarterly resident reviews.
• Educate residents and staff on respiratory care and equipment.
• Prepare equipment, collect data, and analyze outcomes.

Skills

Respiratory Therapy

CPR

Oxygen Therapy

Nebulizer Treatment

Education

Data Collection

Care Plan Reviews

Job description

The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for the rendering of respiratory care and associated diagnostic services in a nursing home setting. The therapists will participate in the decision making process for the provision of respiratory care at many levels. Including but not limited to resident patient observation, examination, presenting care plan reviews at quarterly resident patient reviews, providing education, equipment preparation, data collection and analysis and evaluation for the commencement, modification or termination of these services. Essential Functions include: Provides care and services. Administers all Respiratory Care Services in accordance appropriate policies, procedures and clinical guidelines. Provides oxygen and performs CPR in Specialty Hospital codes. Administers all respiratory therapy medications via nebulizer or as prescribed. Establishes and maintains a patent airway in residents exhibiting respiratory difficulties. Full Time, Part Time, and Per Diem - Day and Overnight positions available