Weekend Respiratory Therapist - Skilled Nursing (RRT/CRT)

Glengariff Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center; Searingtown (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Glengariff Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in New York is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist (RT) to join a skilled nursing team. The role requires licensure in the state, ability to work independently, and a passion for geriatric care.

The RT will perform assessments, initiate therapies, manage documentation, participate in IDT meetings, and handle caseloads including tracheotomy cases in a long-term care setting.

Qualifications

• COARC-accredited AS or BS Respiratory Therapy program.
• Licensed as RRT or CRT in the practicing state.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Completes assessments and implements respiratory techniques to manage/recover patients with respiratory illnesses.
• Initiate therapies, maintain patient records, operate and check equipment.
• Complete a variety of bedside treatments.
• Provide in-services for nursing staff quarterly.
• Document daily, weekly and monthly activities.

Skills

BLS certification

Education

AS or BS in Respiratory Therapy

RRT or CRT license

Job description

Glengariff Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in New York is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist (RT) to join a skilled nursing team. The role requires licensure in the state, ability to work independently, and a passion for geriatric care.

The RT will perform assessments, initiate therapies, manage documentation, participate in IDT meetings, and handle caseloads including tracheotomy cases in a long-term care setting.