Respiratory Therapist — Ventilator Care Specialist (LTC)

Liberty Healthcare Management; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Healthcare and Rehabilitation Services in Winston-Salem, NC seeks a Respiratory Therapist for Oak Forest Health & Rehab Center. The role collaborates with nurses and physicians to deliver cardiopulmonary care, operate CPAP/BiPAP, monitor patient responses, and document treatments in the EMR.

Responsibilities include assessing new admissions, managing ventilator care, educating patients and staff on respiratory therapies, and participating in care planning.

Qualifications

• Must complete an AMA-approved respiratory therapy program.
• Must hold an active NC Respiratory Care Board license.
• Must be a high school graduate.

Responsibilities

• Works with nurses, physicians and other staff to manage patient care.
• Sets up and monitors oxygen machines including CPAP/BiPAP for patients; orders supplies as needed.
• Provides respiratory therapy per orders and documents in the EMR.
• Assesses admissions for appropriate respirator care and pneumonia reduction strategies.
• Manages and supports residents on ventilator care.
• Educates patients about cardiopulmonary issues and how to use inhalers.

Skills

Ventilator care

CPAP/BiPAP management

Team collaboration

Clinical assessment

Patient education

Education

AMA-approved respiratory therapy program

NC Respiratory Care Board license

High school diploma

Job description

Liberty Healthcare and Rehabilitation Services in Winston-Salem, NC seeks a Respiratory Therapist for Oak Forest Health & Rehab Center. The role collaborates with nurses and physicians to deliver cardiopulmonary care, operate CPAP/BiPAP, monitor patient responses, and document treatments in the EMR.

Responsibilities include assessing new admissions, managing ventilator care, educating patients and staff on respiratory therapies, and participating in care planning.