Respiratory Therapist - Ventilation Unit (Senior Care)

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

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.