Weekend Respiratory Therapist - Geriatric Care (RRT/CRT)

Trevecca Center for Rehabilitation and Healing; Pegram (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Trevecca Center for Rehabilitation and Healing in Pegram, TN is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join a dynamic team in a Skilled Nursing facility. The candidate must hold a state license, be able to evaluate and treat independently, and show dedication to geriatric patient care.

Responsibilities include assessing patients, initiating therapies, documenting progress, and participating in quarterly nursing staff trainings and IDT meetings.

Qualifications

• Graduate of COARC accredited AS or BS Respiratory program. Licensed as RRT or CRT.
• Licensed in the state in which practicing BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Completes assessments and implements respiratory techniques to manage and progress rehab patients with various respiratory and non-respiratory illnesses.
• 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.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

Patient assessment

Bedside care

Documentation

Tracheostomy care

IDT meetings

Education

AS/BS in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Trevecca Center for Rehabilitation and Healing in Pegram, TN is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join a dynamic team in a Skilled Nursing facility. The candidate must hold a state license, be able to evaluate and treat independently, and show dedication to geriatric patient care.

Responsibilities include assessing patients, initiating therapies, documenting progress, and participating in quarterly nursing staff trainings and IDT meetings.