Respiratory Therapist
At Plantation Rehabilitation & Health Center, we've created an environment that is truly home-like, in which we provide around-the-clock skilled nursing care that promotes residents entire well-being. We are committed to providing optimum care in a setting that promotes dignity and respect for all residents.
Plantation Rehabilitation & Health Center takes great pride in our entire workforce and truly believes in the work that each position brings to the organization.
If you are looking to make a difference in the lives and families that we serve, we are looking for a full-time (36 hours /per week and benefit eligible) Respiratory Therapist to join our skilled workforce in our skilled nursing facility setting.
Responsible for direct care, equipment management and other respiratory related duties relevant to delivery of quality care in a safe environment according to the interdisciplinary care plan approach. We offer competitive pay for our 12-hour shifts.
Responsibilities:
Carries out all responsibilities according to the policies and procedures of the facility and within the scope of practice of individual licensure, under the direction of the charge nurse Lead Respiratory Therapist.
1. Utilize knowledge and skills to assess and manage the patient respiratory status, including, but not limited to:
- a. physical assessment and interpretation-auscultation, performing diagnostic studies (ABG, CBG,etc .), sputum specimens, monitoring and interpretation of SaO2,pCO2, blood gas values, and other diagnostics, assist with procedures, assess patient response to interventions and determine appropriate course of action.
- b. airway management-care of artificial airway and cuff, suctioning, positioning, medication administration, humidification, aspiration precautions.
- c. Ventilation management-monitor assess work of breathing, monitor and assess lab values and results of others diagnostic tools, oxygen and medication administration, COPT, postural drainage, monitor and assess patient response to intervention
2. Other duties as assigned
Working Conditions:
- Sufficient mobility and strength to move freely, to assure patient safety at all times and to assist,
transfer or otherwise move patients and essential equipment Requires standing walking, reaching, bending, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling. The position characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. However, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
2. Water exposure through frequent hand washing with soap.
3. Potential direct exposure to blood, body fluids, infection disease, air contaminants and hazardous chemicals.
Physical Demands/Working Conditions:
1. Sufficient mobility and strength to move freely, to assure patient safety at all times and to assist,
transfer or otherwise move patients and essential equipment Requires standing walking, reaching, bending, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling. The position characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. However, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
2. Water exposure through frequent hand washing with soap.
3. Potential direct exposure to blood, body fluids, infection disease, air contaminants and hazardous chemicals.
General Appearance:
- Must wear appropriate scrubs and MUST have stethoscope at all times
- Must be neat and clean with appropriate attire to carry out duties
- Nails must be trimmed; Jewelry worn should not pose a risk injury.
- Perfumes and colognes may be respiratory irritant to some and are not allowed.
Highlights of our benefits package:
- Medical coverage (3 options)
- Employer funded Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental coverage (3 options)
- Vision coverage
- Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Account
- Employer paid life insurance policy
- Various voluntary benefits: Life Insurance, Short-term Disability, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, Legal & Identity Theft
- 401(K) Retirement Plan with employer match
