What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Therapist position at Rockwell Care?
Indian Canyon Post Acute is in search of a Full Time Respiratory Therapist that is hardworking, responsible, reliable and a team player. New graduates accepted.
Pay rates: $32-35$
Requirements:
RCP
RRT
BLS
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Under the direction of a Pulmonologist and Lead Respiratory Therapist, 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 skilled nursing facility evaluates and treats patients with chronic respiratory diseases and or illnesses. 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 evaluate and treat patients with chronic lung conditions, administer oxygen therapy, aerosol treatments, DPI treatments, 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 without sacrificing the quality of the end product.
PM21
Salary : $32 - $35
