What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Therapist position at Taconic Health Care?
Respiratory Therapist
STARTING RATE: $41.00
FULL TIME, PART TIME, PER DIEM AVAILABLE!
ALL SHIFTS ELIGIBLE FOR SIGN ON BONUS!
BENEFITS:
- Weekly Paychecks
- Referral Bonuses
- Flexible Schedules - Full & Part-Time Openings
- Peer Mentorship
- Generous Paid Time Off
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Respiratory Therapist works under the direction of the Medical Director and is responsible implementation of Respiratory Care and Pulmonary Rehabilitation. This includes assessing patients and developing care plans, collaborating with medical staff and interdisciplinary teams to identify, communicate and overcome barriers to implementation and serving as a clinical resource/educator to all staff and patients.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Meeting with and examining patients who have pulmonary diseases, disorders, or complications
- Conducting, performing, and analyzing diagnostic and function tests to assess lung capacity and capability
- Working with physicians and nurses to create treatment plans
- Treating patients with aerosol medications and chest physiotherapy
- Evaluating progress of treatment
- Administering inhalants
- Documenting care by updating charts and records
- Operating mechanical ventilators and other machines
- Completing discharge planning by working with other members of the medical team
- Training patients how to administer treatments and use equipment on their own
- Recommending equipment and treatment for outpatient or home health
- Protecting patients (and other healthcare employees) through stringent protocols
REQUIREMENTS:
- Respiratory Therapist licensed in NYS
- Experience in long-term care facility preferred
- Vent/Trach experience required
- Able to interpret patient information and make critical decisions about necessary actions
- Ability to supervise and work well with and show respect toward other health care personnel (i.e., CNAs, LPNs, physicians, etc.), residents and their family members
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to follow written and verbal instructions
- Physical endurance for frequent activity; ability to lift a minimum of 20 pounds
ABOUT US:
Taconic Health Care is a portfolio of three health care facilities in New York state, including: Taconic Rehabilitation and Nursing at Beacon in Beacon; Taconic Rehabilitation and Nursing at Hopewell in Fishkill; and Taconic Rehabilitation and Nursing at Ulster. We’re proud to be a family of high-quality health care providers that also includes Absolut Care, The McGuire Group and VestraCare.
Salary : $41
