Respiratory Therapist: Ventilator Care & Patient Education

West Gables Health Care; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral bonus

Health, vision, and dental benefits

401(k) with match

Employee engagement and culture commit

Company-sponsored life insurance

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

West Gables Healthcare Center is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care for residents across the care continuum. The role emphasizes assessments, therapy administration, ventilator management, and education, aligned with our patient-centered values of compassion and excellence.

The position requires an RRT credential and state licensure, with 3+ years of experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from NBRC.
• Current state licensure required.
• Minimum of 3 years of respiratory therapy experience preferred.
• Experience with tracheostomy care and ventilator management in SNF/LTACH or hospital setting required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with residents, families and clinical teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive chest assessments and respiratory examinations.
• Consult with physicians and interdisciplinary team to develop and modify treatment plans.
• Perform diagnostic testing including lung capacity and blood gas evaluation.
• Administer respiratory therapies including oxygen and chest physiotherapy.
• Manage ventilator-dependent residents and initiate ventilation as needed.
• Monitor residents' respiratory status and equipment function.
• Educate residents and families on treatments, equipment, and medications.
• Maintain accurate documentation of treatments and progress.

Skills

RRT credential

State licensure

Ventilator management

Tracheostomy care

Interpersonal skills

Team communication

Job description

West Gables Healthcare Center is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care for residents across the care continuum. The role emphasizes assessments, therapy administration, ventilator management, and education, aligned with our patient-centered values of compassion and excellence.

The position requires an RRT credential and state licensure, with 3+ years of experience preferred.