Weekend Respiratory Therapist — Geriatric Care Expert

The Hamlet Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center at Nesconset; Mount Sinai (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hamlet Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center at Nesconset in Mount Sinai, NY hires a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join a geriatric-focused team in a skilled nursing setting. Saturday and Sunday coverage with independent practice and adherence to facility protocols are required.

The ideal candidate will hold an active state license (RRT/CRT) and BLS, have experience with tracheostomy and long-term care environments, and perform assessments, initiate therapies, document care, and

Qualifications

• Graduate of COARC accredited AS or BS Respiratory program.
• Licensed as RRT or CRT.
• BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Completes assessments and implements respiratory techniques to rehab patients with various illnesses/diseases.
• Initiate therapies, maintain patient records, operate, check, and assemble equipment.
• Complete a variety of bedside treatments.
• Complete in-services for nursing staff every quarter.
• Responsible for completing daily, weekly and monthly documentation.
• Attend applicable IDT meetings.
• Experience with tracheotomy.
• Experience in a long-term care setting.
• Follow procedure and protocol of facility.
• Completes tracking, auditing and caseload management.

Education

COARC accredited AS/BS Respiratory program

Job description

The Hamlet Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center at Nesconset in Mount Sinai, NY hires a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join a geriatric-focused team in a skilled nursing setting. Saturday and Sunday coverage with independent practice and adherence to facility protocols are required.

The ideal candidate will hold an active state license (RRT/CRT) and BLS, have experience with tracheostomy and long-term care environments, and perform assessments, initiate therapies, document care, and