Respiratory Therapist
- Steubenville, OH, United States
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- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Are you a caring professional who wants to make a difference in someone's life? If so, TreVida Healthcare is the place to work! As a Respiratory Therapist with TreVida, you have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our residents by providing exceptional respiratory care. We care for our residents as well as our staff. Come and enjoy a welcoming work environment where teamwork, compassion, and excellence are valued every day!
Responsibilities:
As a Respiratory Therapist, your responsibilities include:
- Assess, treat, and monitor residents with respiratory and cardiopulmonary conditions.
- Administer respiratory treatments including oxygen therapy, aerosol treatments, nebulizer treatments, and medication administration as ordered.
- Manage and monitor ventilator-dependent residents in accordance with physician orders and facility policies.
- Perform routine ventilator checks, troubleshooting, and documentation.
- Assist with tracheostomy care including suctioning, trach changes (as permitted), and emergency airway management.
- Monitor residents for changes in respiratory status and communicate findings promptly to physicians and nursing staff.
- Obtain and interpret pulse oximetry, capnography, and other respiratory assessments as appropriate.
- Educate residents, families, and staff regarding respiratory treatments, equipment, and disease management.
- Ensure respiratory equipment is properly maintained, cleaned, and functioning safely.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
- Participate in interdisciplinary care planning meetings.
- Assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges involving residents requiring respiratory services.
- Respond appropriately to respiratory emergencies and participate in CPR and emergency response activities.
- Follow all infection prevention, safety, OSHA, CMS, and state regulatory requirements.
- Maintain the dignity, privacy, and comfort of every resident while delivering high-quality respiratory care.
- Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, therapy, and other disciplines to optimize resident outcomes.
Qualifications:
- Current State License as a Respiratory Therapist (RRT or CRT, as applicable).
- Current BLS certification required; ACLS preferred.
- Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
- Experience in long-term care, skilled nursing, ventilator, sub-acute, or critical care preferred.
- Knowledge of ventilator management, tracheostomy care, oxygen therapy, and respiratory equipment.
- Strong assessment, communication, organizational, and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to work independently while functioning effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Benefits Include:
- Generous compensation package
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Daily Pay Available
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Supplemental Benefits Available
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Continuing Education Opportunities
- Supportive Team Environment
- Opportunities for Professional Growth and Advancement
More about this job
Skills
- Medication administration
- Troubleshooting
- Documentation
- Care planning
- CPR
- Emergency response
- Infection control
- CMS
- RRT
- BLS
- ACLS
- Respiratory therapy
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking
- Work independently