Weekend Respiratory Therapist – Geriatric Care (Skilled Nursing)

The Hamlet Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center at Nesconset; Fort Salonga (NY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hamlet Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center at Nesconset is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist to cover Saturday and Sunday shifts in a skilled nursing setting. The RT will assess and treat residents, initiate therapies, manage equipment, and document care, with a focus on geriatric patients and independent practice.

Requirements include COARC-accredited education, state licensure (RRT or CRT), and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Graduate of COARC accredited AS or BS Respiratory program and licensed as RRT or CRT.
• Licensed in the state of practice with BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and implement respiratory therapies for diverse conditions.
• Initiate therapies, document patient records, operate and maintain equipment.
• Perform bedside treatments and participate in quarterly in-services for nursing staff.
• Maintain daily/weekly/monthly documentation and attend relevant IDT meetings.
• Experience with tracheotomy and long-term care settings; follow facility procedures.

Skills

Independent practice

Bedside care

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

COARC accredited AS or BS Respiratory program

Job description

The Hamlet Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center at Nesconset is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist to cover Saturday and Sunday shifts in a skilled nursing setting. The RT will assess and treat residents, initiate therapies, manage equipment, and document care, with a focus on geriatric patients and independent practice.

Requirements include COARC-accredited education, state licensure (RRT or CRT), and BLS certification.