Weekend Respiratory Therapist — Lead Shift in Long-Term Care

Heritage Place Care & Rehabilitation; Scenic Heights (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Heritage Place Care & Rehabilitation in Winchester, TN seeks a Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist licensed in Tennessee to support our pulmonary program. As part of the team with Director of Nursing and Infection Preventionist, the RT will execute treatments and interventions to improve health and wellbeing and track progress of residents.

The Respiratory Therapist provides care per physician orders, follows facility policies, maintains equipment, educates patients and families, and

Qualifications

• Current State Respiratory Therapist Licensure.
• Graduate of an AMA-approved School of Respiratory Therapy.
• Possesses and maintains an active CRT or RRT credential.
• Current ACLS and BLS Certification

Responsibilities

• Administers respiratory therapy treatments and interventions according to physician orders and department policies.
• Maintains knowledge of pulmonary therapies and licensure scope within the facility.
• In charge therapist role: daily operation of the shift, work assignments, and emergencies.
• Documents pertinent patient data in the medical record after treatment.
• Coordinates patient care with Nurses, Director of Nursing, and Physicians.

Education

AMA-approved School of Respiratory Therapy

State Respiratory Therapist Licensure

CRT or RRT credential

ACLS and BLS Certification

Job description

Heritage Place Care & Rehabilitation in Winchester, TN seeks a Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist licensed in Tennessee to support our pulmonary program. As part of the team with Director of Nursing and Infection Preventionist, the RT will execute treatments and interventions to improve health and wellbeing and track progress of residents.

The Respiratory Therapist provides care per physician orders, follows facility policies, maintains equipment, educates patients and families, and