The Respiratory Therapist assesses treats and cares for the residents with breathing disorders. The therapist assumes the responsibility for all respiratory care modalities, initiates and conducts therapeutic procedures; maintains patient records; and selects, assembles, checks, and operates equipment.
Join us with an attractive benefits offering:
- Competitive pay
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401K with matching funds
- Life Insurance
- Employee discounts
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Student Loan Reimbursement
Responsibilities:
- Initiates, monitors and maintains life support systems
- Ensures staff compliance with facility and regulatory agencies guidelines
- Monitors outcomes of various respiratory care procedures
- Establishes and maintains respiratory equipment par-level and required maintenance records
- Troubleshoots equipment malfunction
- Conducts quality assurance audits
- Conducts quality control monitoring
- Aides in the development and implementation of quality improvement programs
- Performs random resident care compliance audits
- Participates in on-going educational programs to enhance clinical competency for self and staff
- Provides routine clinical care including non-invasive ventilator checks, tracheostomy care, suctioning, resident evaluations, care plan development, respiratory medication delivery, supply changes and equipment management.
Requirements:
- Must be a certified Respiratory Therapist
- Licensed in the state
- Completion of a two year accredited Respiratory Program
- Current CPR certification
- Prefer 2 years' experience in a long term care setting
Ciena Healthcare
We are a national organization of skilled nursing, subacute, rehabilitative, and assisted living providers dedicated to achieving the highest standards of care in five states including Michigan, Ohio, Virginia, North Carolina, and Indiana.
We serve our residents with compassion, concern, and excellence, believing that every one of them is a unique person who deserves our best each day that we care for them. Join us, if you have a passion for improving the lives of those around you and working with others who feel the same way.
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