Respiratory Therapist - Home Care works in a home care environment and assists in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with pulmonary disorders. Collects and analyzes sputum, blood, and breath specimens to determine levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other gases. Being a Respiratory Therapist - Home Care treats patients with pressure breathing, mechanical ventilation, positive pressure breathing, humidity/medicated aerosol therapy, medical gas administration, pulmonary drainage procedures, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Also measures the lung capacity of a patient to determine if there is an impairment. Additionally, Respiratory Therapist - Home Care operates oxygen and other therapeutic gas and mist equipment. Requires a credential of Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). Requires an associate's degree. Typically reports to a manager. Respiratory Therapist - Home Care's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Creekside Post Acute is in search of an AM and NOC shifts full time and part time Respiratory Therapist that are hard working, responsible, reliable and team players. New graduates accepted.
Rates:$30-$34
Requirements:
RCP
RRT
BLS
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Under the direction of the Medical Director / Pulmonologist and Respiratory Therapist Director, performs the tasks of a Respiratory Care Practitioner with special emphasis on long term care. Upon the request of a physician, the Respiratory Therapist in the sub-acute unit performs and sets up and operate various types of respiratory care equipment to be utilized in the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disease and or illness. The Respiratory Therapist maintains a collaborative working relationship with the unit's clinical manager as the team leader.
SKILLS:
Must be able to perform, under the supervision of Pulmonologist and RT Director. Must be able to provide maintenance of artificial airways, assessing and weaning mechanical ventilated patients, oxygen therapy, aerosol treatments, DPI treatments, Tracheostomy tube changes, Pulse oximetry, CPT, assisting and resolving an acute respiratory illness. Patient and family education/training. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, demonstrates ability to relate appropriately and work effectively with others, and ability to prioritize multiple assignments with out sacrificing the quality of the end product.