Respiratory Therapists

Valleynursingcenter; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Hickory, North Carolina, is seeking dedicated Respiratory Therapists (RT) for full-time and part-time positions. As an RT, you will have the opportunity to work directly with patients, monitoring their progress and helping them improve their health during recovery.

The ideal candidate will have completed an approved respiratory therapy program and hold an active State Respiratory Care Practitioner License. Competitive pay and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• One to three months' related experience and/or training.
• Active State Respiratory Care Practitioner License.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate devices like mechanical ventilators.
• Monitor patient's physiological responses to therapy.
• Inspect and test respiratory therapy equipment.

Education

Completion of an approved school for respiratory therapy

Job description

Come and join us here at Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Centeras a RT (Respiratory Therapists) you get to have that one on one experience with your patients you get to see them get better and you will be a part of their journey.

We are looking for FT & PT candidates

We offer competitive pay, and benefits as RT (Respiratory Therapists)

Great History of longevity with staff and leadership...

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Sets up and operates devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators.
• Operates equipment to ensure specified parameters of treatment such as volume, gas concentration, humidity, and temperature, and to administer medicinal gases and aerosol drugs to patients under the orders of Physician.
• Monitors patient's physiological responses to therapy through patient vital signs.
• Assists patient in performing breathing exercises.
• Observes equipment function and adjusts equipment to obtain optimum results to therapy. Consults with Physician in event of adverse reactions.
• Maintains patient's chart that contains pertinent identification and therapy information.
• Inspects and tests respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently.
• Orders repairs when needed.
• Demonstrates respiratory care procedures to trainees and other health care personnel.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. These requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, minimum education, training, license, experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• One to three months' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• The completion of an approved school for respiratory therapy.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES

• Active State Respiratory Care Practitioner License. IND123