Respiratory Therapist-Full Time Day Shift

Job Type Full-time Description

Plan, implement and evaluate diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory services to assist in the management of residents with cardiopulmonary and related disorders. Provide technical support for all equipment related to the nursing centers practice of Respiratory Therapy. Provide training and competency testing to nursing department.

****Desoto Healthcare Center offers a generous Referral Bonus Program as well as Shift Differential**** We offer "Pay on Demand" You get paid for the hours you work, the day you work! Competitive Salary (RECENT INCREASE IN BASE PAY) and benefits package: Major Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance Voluntary and Company paid life insurance Short term disability insurance 401K Requirements

Provide/coordinate clinical respiratory services under physician orders

Perform respiratory/clinical assessments

Consult with physicians and healthcare professionals regarding patient/resident status

Monitor resident progress and update respiratory care plan

Provide general respiratory therapeutic services including oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, humidification therapy, suction therapy

Document resident procedures, organize and analyze data, maintain accurate records

Communicate relevant resident information to appropriate providers and caregivers while protecting confidential information

Participate in interdisciplinary resident rounds and meetings

Provide staff education related to respiratory therapy

Educate residents/resident representatives with regard to relevant disease, medications, equipment, purpose/steps/benefits/risks of procedures and alternatives

Participate in discharge planning

Operate, provide technical support, perform troubleshooting and basic maintenance, cleaning and set-up for all respiratory and related equipment

Check the 24hour report daily in order to be aware of changes in the residents condition and/or plan of treatment

Assist with Total Care Plan meetings as indicated