St. James Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

<div>Respiratory Therapist (RT)

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Schedule
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<li>Every Saturday and Sunday Coverage 8 hrs</li>
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Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Looking for weekend coverage to join our dynamic team. The position is within a Skilled Nursing facility. Candidate should possess passion for geriatric population, must contain a license in the state of practice, be able to evaluate and treat independently without direct supervision, and posses the desire to perform functional therapeutic activities to assist residents improve in their experience.

Job Description
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<li>Completes assessments and implements Respiratory technique to maintain or rehab patient with many different Respiratory illness/diseases and nonrespiratory illness/diseases.</li>
<li>Initiate therapies, maintain patient records, operate, check, and assemble equipment</li>
<li>Complete a variety of bedside treatments</li>
<li>Work with rehab with respiratory interventions</li>
<li>Complete in-services for nursing staff every quarter</li>
<li>Responsible for completing daily, weekly and monthly documentation</li>
<li>Experience with tracheotomy</li>
<li>Experience is a long term care setting</li>
<li>Follow procedure and protocol of facility</li>
<li>Completes tracking, auditing and caseload management</li>
<li>Performs related duties as required</li>
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QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
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<li>Graduate of COARC accredited AS or BS Respiratory program. Licensed as RRT or CRT.</li>
<li>Licensed in the state in which practicing BLS certification.</li>
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Salary $ 37 to $45 an hour</div>

Weekend RT Coverage

SPLIT ROCK REHABILITATION AND HEALTH CARE CENTER

<div>We are seeking a dedicated and licensed Respiratory Therapist (RT) to join our clinical team on a Full Time basis. This role supports the delivery of critical respiratory care to residents in a rehabilitation and long-term care setting. From ventilator management to airway stabilization and resident education, you&rsquo;ll be an essential part of our clinical operations and emergency response.

Key Responsibilities:
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<li>Deliver all respiratory therapy services in accordance with established policies, procedures, and clinical guidelines.
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<li>Provide ventilator care management and support for residents with complex respiratory needs.
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<li>Maintain airway patency and provide emergency respiratory interventions as needed.
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<li>Administer respiratory medications and monitor their effectiveness.
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<li>Set up, monitor, and adjust respiratory therapy equipment.
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<li>Educate residents and families on respiratory care plans and equipment use.
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<li>Serve as a vital member of the CPR/emergency response team.
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</ul>Qualifications:
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<li>Licensed Respiratory Therapist (CRT or RRT) in [Insert State].
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<li>BLS certification (ACLS preferred).
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<li>Previous experience in a skilled nursing, sub-acute, or long-term care setting is a plus.
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<li>Strong assessment, communication, and interpersonal skills.
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</ul>Schedule &amp; Availability:
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<li>Per Diem
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<li>12-Hour Shifts
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<li>Weekend availability is required
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</ul>Benefits &amp; Perks:
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<li>Paid Time Off (PTO) for eligible hours worked
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<li>Access to medical, dental, and vision insurance
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<li>Opportunities for ongoing education and training
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<li>Supportive, team-oriented work environment</li></ul></div>

Respiratory Therapist (RT)

AdaptHealth

<div>Description:

Position Summary:
The RT Vent Field Clinician is a Respiratory Therapist providing respiratory patient care to Vent patients for optimal outcomes. Provides respiratory care to patients in alternate sites in accordance with AdaptHealth&rsquo;s policies and procedures. Respiratory care will be preventative, rehabilitative, and palliative in nature. The RT will utilize all the resources available within the agency and community to accomplish care objectives. This position will provide education and care to the patient and communicate with team, physicians and referral sources and other patient agencies ensuring prompt attention to patient care issues.
Essential Functions and Job Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Utilizes various sources of information to attain greater competence about his or her position, including attending educational events (including attending optional in-services) and asking questions.</li><li>
Utilizes acquired knowledge to increase his or her competencies.</li><li>
Consistently demonstrates ability to adequately complete all documentation and charting procedures in compliance with company policy and procedures.</li><li>
Maintains complete and accurate patient files by updating all documents per company policy and procedures.</li><li>
Reviews Plan of Treatments and Care Plans to assure they are accurate and up to date.</li><li>
Documents procedures including how the patient tolerated a procedure, side effects and other pertinent information.</li><li>
Assists with authorization for Ventilator referrals for patients.</li><li>
Shows adequate knowledge of respiratory equipment and displays ability to utilize knowledge in the clinical setting.</li><li>
Displays knowledge of assessment skills and demonstrates application of clinical skills during set-ups, follow-ups, and in-services.</li><li>
Participates in discharge planning of highly technical cases.</li><li>
Performs clinical assessments as needed and reports results and recommendations to the referral and physician.</li><li>
Participates in highly technical discharges and prepares in advance to assure the patient and caregivers have a smooth transition to the home setting.</li><li>
Performs in-services to hospital staff, referrals, other professionals regarding equipment &amp; issues of clinical nature.</li><li>
Follows up with physician and referrals regarding patient status and documents accurately and in a timely manner.</li><li>
Retain knowledge of and consistently adhere to procedures for the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), infection control and hazardous materials handling.</li><li>
Works to promote AdaptHealth by new program development, operational backup, personal visits, coordination of educational activities, etc.</li><li>
Assume on-call responsibilities during non-business hours in accordance with company policy.</li><li>
Uses clinical expertise in evaluating vent patients records once a ventilator set up has been completed by the branch Respiratory Therapist.
</li><li>Ensures accuracy of prescriptions and plan of care was followed and documented. Also reviews delivery tickets, home inspection, ventilator check, and patient equipment competencies are complete and documented.</li><li>
Maintains proficient knowledge of ventilator patients including compliance software, new technology, units, and supplies supported by Adapthealth.</li><li>
Ability to demonstrate and instruct on use of vent units and supplies. Ability to make decisions for patients based on compliance data and assessment.</li><li>
Communicates with team, physicians and referral sources and other patient agencies ensuring prompt attention to patient care issues.</li><li>
Maintains working knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid and other third-party payer guidelines related to ventilation.
</li><li>Electronically documents patient care activity, intervention provided and all communication regarding the patient. Documentation is accurate, complete and follows company standards.</li><li>
Appropriate steps taken to ensure recommendations and orders sent are acknowledged and followed up in a timely manner.</li><li>
Responsible for accuracy, clarity, and timeliness of verbal and written communications as it relates to role.</li><li>
Responsible for documentation that supports data collection to track and trend outcomes.</li><li>
Assists in establishing clinical documentation when needed for third party reimbursement or justification.</li><li>
Uses knowledge in working with referral sources to educate about best practice standards.</li><li>
Works collaboratively and pro-actively with peers and other team members to resolve issues and assure optimum outcomes for patients, referral sources and staff.</li><li>
Acts as a resource on practices and processes to provide appropriate guidance.</li><li>
Develop and maintain working knowledge of current HME products and services offered by the company.</li><li>
Maintain patient confidentiality and function within the guidelines of HIPAA.</li><li>
Completes assigned compliance training and other educational programs as required.</li><li>
Maintains compliant with AdaptHealth&rsquo;s Compliance Program.</li><li>
Perform other related duties as assigned during and outside of normal business hours as needed.</li></ul>
Competency, Skills, and Abilities:<ul><li>
Experience with ventilator patients</li><li>
Competent in Ventilator, Airway Clearance, and Oxygen therapy administration and management</li><li>
Able to perform clinical assessments.</li><li>
Equipment troubleshooting and maintenance skills.</li><li>
Decision making skills.</li><li>
Expert communication and interpersonal skills</li><li>
Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects.
</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail</li><li>
Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite &ndash; Excel, Word, and PowerPoint</li><li>
Solid ability to learn new technologies and possess the technical aptitude required to understand flow of data through systems as well as system interaction.</li><li>
Knowledge of the regulatory requirements at the state, federal, and local level</li><li>
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.</li><li>
Ability to adapt and be flexible in a rapidly changing environment, be patient, accountable, proactive, take initiative and work effectively on a team.</li></ul>
Requirements:

Education and Experience Requirements:<ul><li>
Associates degree from an AMA approved respiratory program,</li><li>
Valid and unrestricted RT clinical license in all states serviced by the branch.</li><li>
Must be CPR certified,</li><li>
One (1) year of clinical experience as a Health Care RT, HME RT or clinical nursing with Vent experience.</li><li>
Valid and unrestricted driver&rsquo;s license</li></ul>
Physical Demands and Work Environment:<ul><li>
Must be able to lift 50 pounds, stand, bend, stoop, and be able to sit at a computer for extended periods of time.</li><li>
Must be able to perform one-man CPR.</li><li>
Ability to perform repetitive movements of the upper extremities&rsquo; motions of wrists, hands, and/or fingers due to extensive computer use.</li><li>
May be exposed to unsanitary conditions in some home settings.</li><li>
Work environment may be stressful at times, as overall office activities and work levels fluctuate.</li><li>
May be exposed to high crime areas within the service community.</li><li>
Subject to long periods of sitting and exposure to computer screen.</li><li>
May be exposed to hazardous materials, loud noise, extreme heat/cold, direct, or indirect contact with airborne, bloodborne, and/or other potentially infectious pathogen.</li><li>
May be exposed to angry or irate customers or patients.</li><li>
Must be able to drive and travel as needed.</li><li>
Physical and mental ability to provide clinical assessments.</li><li>
Requires travel throughout service area.</li><li>
Mental ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.</li><li>
Must be able to access the patient&rsquo;s residence.</li><li>
Ability to work outside of normal business hours.</li><li>
Physical and mental ability to provide clinical assessments.</li></ul></div>

RT Vent - Field

Cleveland Clinic Rehabilitation Hospital

Overview: Hospital Name: Cleveland Clinic Rehab Hospital Joint venture with Select Medical Position: Respiratory Therapist Location: Avon, OH Schedule: Full-Time, 12-hour shifts Sign-On Bonus: $12,000 Our Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas. At our company, we support your career growth and personal well-being. Start Strong: Extensive and thorough orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting Recharge &amp; Refresh: Generous PTO and Paid Sick Time (EID or PST) for full-time team members to maintain a healthy work-life balance Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, employee assistance program (EAP) and dental plan offerings for full-time team members Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection for full-time team members Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care. Responsibilities: Evaluates patient and recommends a treatment plan. Explains purpose and procedure of treatments, tests, and equipment to the patients, and provides necessary education upon discharging to home. Conducts physician prescribed treatments of a routine nature operating various ventilatory equipment, both invasive and non-invasive, various oxygen and aerosol devices, and various nebulizer devices in order to administer prescribed medications, humidification, ventilation and oxygenation to the patient. Performs chest physiotherapy by operating various equipment to promote secretion clearance, suctioning of the patient by various methods (oropharyngeal, nasal and tracheal), oximetry and capnography monitoring according to policy. Performs routine review of patient's chest x-rays to determine need for further evaluation. Performs 12-Lead EKG and basic arrhythmia recognition. Performs pulmonary function studies according to policy (i.e. NIF, VC etc.) Assists with procedures relating to respiratory care according to policy (i.e. Bronchoscopy, Perc Trachs, Chest Tube placement, etc.), where applicable. Performs adequate drainage of chest via PleurX catheter or similar device where applicable. Performs tracheostomy care according to policy, including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes (emergent and non-emergent). Performs arterial puncture according to policy and is able to determine efficiency of ventilation, as well as monitoring, recording and reporting of test results, where applicable. Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation according to BLS and ACLS guidelines. Performs insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes via free hand technique and/or video laryngoscope system, where applicable. Records all pertinent information of treatments, and patient response to treatments on respiratory care records and patient chart (including pre and post-assessment according to policy). Communicates with attending and pulmonary physician's concerning the efficiency of therapy administered to the patient. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications BLS certification required. Current state licensure required. ACLS required within 6 months of hire. (Agency RT must have ACLS upon first shift, PRN staff must have ACLS upon hire). Preferred Qualifications Must possess &ldquo;Active&rdquo; credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or state equivalent; RRT preferred. One (1) year of related experience preferred. Post offer employment testing (POETs) are completed as part of the onboarding process and are to be completed before an employee's first day of work. Additional Data: Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

Hackensack Meridian Health

<div>Overview:
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Join our team as a variable shift, PRN, Respiratory Therapist (RT) in Westwood, NJ.</div><div></div><div> 
Why Join Us?</div><div></div><div> 
Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better</div><ul><li>
Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.</li><li>
People-First: We prioritize your well-being with a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.</li><li>
Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.</li></ul><div>
Get to Know Your Team:</div><ul><li>
Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center is a 128-bed, full-service, acute-care community hospital with a new emergency department, a state-of-the-art maternity center, a women's imaging center, and an ICU.</li></ul>
Responsibilities:
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To administer all forms of Respiratory Therapy, as well as becoming involved with consultations involving types of therapy administered, maintaining equipment, enforcing safety standards, and keeping departmental records.</div>
Qualifications:
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Job Responsibilities:</div><ul><li>
Associate degree from an approved NBRC Program.</li><li><div>
BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.</div>
OR
</li><li>ACLS required from an Accredited Institution by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross.</li><li>
Licensed Respiratory Therapist in the State of New Jersey.</li></ul><div>
Preferred Job Requirements:</div><ul><li>
One to two years of experience in all forms of Respiratory Therapy.</li></ul><div></div><div> 
Rate of pay is determined based on experience and education and may include other pay components such as differentials and call pay based on role.</div></div>

Respiratory Therapist / RT

Goldwater Care

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 $10,000 SIGN ON BONUS FULL TIME NIGHTS
 
 
 
 SUMMARY:
 
 The RT is responsible for providing direct respiratory therapy to the residents in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility, and as may be required by the Director of Respiratory Therapy to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.
 
 
 
 Essential Duties And Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Evaluate, treat, and care for residents with respiratory problems including but not limited to those on ventilators or with tracheostomies including the administration of bland aerosols and suctioning
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 Evaluate resident care and resident outcomes as they relate to respiratory care; analyze outcomes and make recommendations for changes in the plan of care based upon the analysis
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 Provide routine care of ventilator dependent residents including connecting to the ventilator, managing ventilator settings, maintenance, and weaning protocols; monitor equipment for mechanical problems
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 Provide appropriate treatment to help residents maintain or attain the highest level of respiratory function possible within the confines of his/her physical condition
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 Recommend and/or provide appropriate treatment and preventative measures to prevent decline in residents respiratory function
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 Provide appropriate resident or caregiver education to help residents maintain or attain the highest level of respiratory function possible within the confines of his/her physical abilities
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 Operate respiratory care equipment safely and effectively
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 Maintain timely and accurate resident reports as required by regulatory agencies and third party payors
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 Assume quality improvement duties as assigned
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 Draw and analyze Arterial Blood Gases according to facility guidelines.
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 Observe infection prevention procedures
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 Document care and procedures in the medical record in a timely manner
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 Assist in the care and management of residents during emergency situations as indicated
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 Check and maintain respiratory supplies on the respiratory unit/store room, including the proper care and use of all equipment
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 Attend mandatory in-services and meetings and complete annual competencies as designated by the department
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 Work collaboratively as a team member to meet resident needs
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 May take telephone orders relating to respiratory care from a physician
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 Collaborate with nurse in charge on any changes in resident&rsquo;s condition
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 Performs other duties as assigned.
 
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 QUALIFICATIONS:
 
 
 To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
 
 
 
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 Respiratory Therapist with current unencumbered state licensure.
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 Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
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 Must be able to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
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 Must be knowledgeable of nursing &amp; medical practices &amp; procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities.
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 Current CPR Certification is required
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 Experience in Long Term Care is preferred.
 
 
 
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 PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
 
 
 The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
 
 
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 Be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
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 Must be able to cope with the mental &amp; emotional stress of the position.
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 Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which include a medical &amp; physical examination.
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 Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.
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 May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
 </li>
 </ul>
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