Respiratory Therapist - Sign-On Bonus & Ventilator Care

Transitions Healthcare Washington; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

On-demand pay option

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

PTO

Retirement savings opportunities

Career advancement and professional开发

Job summary

Transitions Healthcare Washington is seeking a compassionate, skilled Respiratory Therapist (RT) to join our specialized pulmonary care team and deliver advanced respiratory care in a facility recognized for its respiratory expertise.

Our Center for Respiratory Excellence has provided post-acute pulmonary care since 2011, with an in-house team, physician leadership, and ventilator resources to support residents with complex pulmonary needs.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program required.
• Current Pennsylvania Respiratory Therapist License in good standing required.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Previous experience in a skilled nursing facility, long-term care, rehabilitation center, or acute care setting preferred.
• Strong assessment, communication, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Commitment to delivering compassionate, resident-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Assess residents' respiratory status and provide appropriate respiratory care and treatment.
• Perform tracheostomy care, including tracheal suctioning and routine tracheostomy tube changes.
• Initiate, monitor, and manage ventilator support in accordance with physician orders.
• Administer respiratory medications via nebulizer, MDI, and other prescribed delivery methods.
• Perform chest physiotherapy (CPT), cough assist treatments, and other airway clearance therapies as ordered.
• Monitor oxygen therapy and evaluate resident response to treatment.
• Accurately document treatments, assessments, and changes in resident condition.
• Ensure respiratory equipment is properly maintained and functioning safely.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and the interdisciplinary care team to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Respond promptly to respiratory emergencies and changes in resident condition while following facility policies and clinical best practices.
• Provide respiratory care for ventilator-dependent and medically complex pulmonary patients.
• Perform comprehensive respiratory assessments and monitor patient response to treatment.
• Assist with ventilator management, tracheostomy care, oxygen therapy, BiPAP, CPAP, and high-flow oxygen therapy.
• Participate in ventilator weaning programs and post-operative pulmonary rehabilitation.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized respiratory care plans.
• Educate residents, families, and staff regarding respiratory treatments and equipment.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation while following all regulatory and infection prevention standards.

Skills

Assessment

Communication

Critical Thinking

Independent Work

Team Collaboration

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Transitions Healthcare Washington is seeking a compassionate, skilled Respiratory Therapist (RT) to join our specialized pulmonary care team and deliver advanced respiratory care in a facility recognized for its respiratory expertise.

Our Center for Respiratory Excellence has provided post-acute pulmonary care since 2011, with an in-house team, physician leadership, and ventilator resources to support residents with complex pulmonary needs.