Respiratory Therapist (RT), FT/PT/PRN

Avon Nursing LLC; Avon (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Avon Place Skilled Nursing Facility in Avon, OH seeks a Respiratory Therapist to deliver specialized care for residents in the ventilator unit. You will manage ventilators, perform tracheostomy care, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure respiratory safety and quality of life.

The ideal candidate is a Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program with active state licensure and CPR/BLS; ACLS preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Current state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist (RRT or CRT as applicable).
• Current BLS and ACLS certification (preferred).
• Prior ventilator management experience in an acute care, subacute, or long-term care setting strongly preferred.
• Strong clinical skills with the ability to respond to emergencies.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Knowledge of infection control, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements for long-term care facilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy care for residents on mechanical ventilation and related needs.
• Initiate and monitor ventilator settings per physician orders.
• Perform tracheostomy care, suctioning, and airway management.
• Conduct respiratory assessments and document findings in EMR.
• Respond to ventilator alarms, codes, and respiratory distress promptly.
• Administer oxygen therapy and other modalities as prescribed.
• Collaborate with the care team to develop individualized plans.
• Educate residents, families, and staff on respiratory care and safety.

Skills

Ventilator management

Emergency response

Teamwork

Communication

Infection control

Education

Accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Job description

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Position Summary

Avon Place Skilled Nursing Facility is currently seekingRespiratory Therapists (RT)

The Respiratory Therapist (RT) is responsible for providing specialized respiratory care to residents in the ventilator unit. The RT delivers treatment, manages ventilators, monitors resident conditions, and collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team to ensure optimal respiratory health and safety for all residents requiring ventilator support or advanced respiratory therapy.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive respiratory therapy care for residents on mechanical ventilation, tracheostomy care, and other respiratory needs.

• Initiate, monitor, and manage ventilator settings in accordance with physician orders and facility protocols.

• Perform routine and emergency tracheostomy care, suctioning, and airway management.

• Conduct respiratory assessments, including breath sounds, vital signs, and ventilator parameter checks, documenting findings accurately.

• Respond promptly to ventilator alarms, code situations, and respiratory distress.

• Administer oxygen therapy, nebulizer treatments, CPAP/BiPAP therapy, and other respiratory modalities as prescribed.

• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and the interdisciplinary team to develop individualized care plans.

• Educate residents, families, and staff on respiratory health, ventilator care, and safety practices.

• Maintain and troubleshoot respiratory therapy equipment to ensure proper functioning and compliance with safety standards.

• Adhere to infection control policies and ensure proper cleaning/disinfection of respiratory equipment.

• Participate in care plan meetings, quality assurance activities, and regulatory compliance initiatives.

• Document all treatments, assessments, and interventions in the electronic medical record (EMR) in a timely and accurate manner.

• Support facility emergency preparedness protocols related to respiratory care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.

• Current state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist (RRT or CRT as applicable).

• Current BLS and ACLS certification (preferred).

• Prior experience with ventilator management in an acute care, subacute, or long-term care setting strongly preferred.

• Strong clinical skills with the ability to respond to emergencies.

• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.

• Knowledge of infection control, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements for long-term care facilities.