Weekend Respiratory Therapist - Geriatrics, Independent

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

Job summary

The Hamlet Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center at Nesconset in Sayville, NY is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join our skilled nursing team. The RT will perform patient assessments, initiate therapies, and document care, while working with an interdisciplinary team to support geriatric residents.

Candidates must hold an AS or BS in Respiratory Therapy and be licensed as RRT or CRT in New York; BLS required. Experience with tracheotomy and long-term care settings is preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Completes assessments and implements respiratory therapy to rehab patients.
• Initiate therapies, maintain records, operate and assemble equipment.
• Perform bedside treatments and complete in-services for nursing staff.
• Maintain daily, weekly and monthly documentation; attend IDT meetings.
• Experience with tracheotomy and long-term care settings; follow facility procedures.
• Manage caseload, tracking and auditing; perform related duties.

Skills

Patient care

Respiratory therapy

Documentation

Team collaboration

Tracheotomy experience

Education

AS or BS in Respiratory Therapy

Tools

Ventilator equipment

Job description

The Hamlet Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center at Nesconset in Sayville, NY is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join our skilled nursing team. The RT will perform patient assessments, initiate therapies, and document care, while working with an interdisciplinary team to support geriatric residents.

Candidates must hold an AS or BS in Respiratory Therapy and be licensed as RRT or CRT in New York; BLS required. Experience with tracheotomy and long-term care settings is preferred.