POSITION SUMMARY: The licensed and credentialed Respiratory Therapist is responsible for performing duties and tasks of respiratory care practitioners.
RESPONSIBLE TO: This position is responsible to the Director of Nursing FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
RT Department
· Assures that RT perform their duties according to required standards
Therapist Duties:
Explains to the resident, purpose and procedure of treatments, tests and equipment
Conducts physician prescribed daily use of ventilator machine, various oxygen devices, nebulizer and ultrasonic nebulizer, with respect to the respiratory system of the resident
Performs chest physical therapy treatments involving percussion, postural drainage, and suctioning, in order to mobilize secretions and mucus in the lungs and to clear airway blockage in the respiratory system
Performs set-up, operation and monitoring of ventilator when residents respiratory system is incapable of adequate spontaneous ventilation Ensures the adequate maintenance of ventilation during cardio-pulmonary resuscitation.
Performs pulmonary functions studies determining the volume, distribution, and movement of air in the respiratory system Records on respiratory care records and resident chart, all pertinent information of treatments, and resident response to treatments.
Maintains and records daily ventilator monitoring, internal and external battery logs, and ventilator weaning logs.
Performs Pulse Oximetry
Sets up oxygen via nasal cannula and simple face mask
Assists resident with uncomplicated transfer in and out of bed
Reports to relief personnel, condition of residents and treatments to be administered/conducted.
Processes respiratory therapy equipment cleaning, sterilizing and packaging as required Conducts regular rounds checking residents oxygen equipment, replacing humidifiers as necessary, as well as spot checking other respiratory therapy equipment on a timely basis for his/her patient load.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $34.00 - $36.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
