Respiratory Therapist Jobs

At FutureCare our Respiratory Therapists are valued for their dedication of ensuring our residents have a personalized treatment plan to better breathing! They play a critical role as part of our nursing team and perform respiratory care related procedures and responsibilities within the scope of the respiratory policies and procedures, under general supervision and medical direction upon the order of a physician. We offer an excellent Benefits package, Flex/Advance Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, Career Growth Ladder, Employee Assistance, 401K Plan, a generous Employee Referral Bonus Program, and a competitive salary.

Responsibilities

• Review physicians’ orders
• Review data obtained and documented by other respiratory therapists
• Demonstrate procedures to new respiratory personnel, as assigned
• Evaluate and document according to policy resident responses to implemented respiratory care
• Initiate, monitor, manage, troubleshoot, maintain, and wean residents from mechanical ventilators,
• Interact with others in a considerate, helpful, and courteous manner
• Utilize knowledge to ensure the care provided meets the unique physical and psychosocial needs are met based on the resident’s age
• Check proper operation of equipment before and during use as well as emergency equipment as assigned and report malfunctioning equipment to the Supervisor and Maintenance
• Document ventilator settings and measurements and performance of respiratory procedures, response to therapy including heart rate, respiratory rate, breath sounds
• Work within the scope of practice for adult and geriatric residents
• Present neat appearance in appropriate dress and identification as required by the position, department, and facility policy
• Attend staff meetings
• Accept and transcribe verbal and telephone orders from physician on respiratory therapy procedures
• Incentive spirometry, breathing and coughing exercises
• Participate in educational programs and workshops to increase professional competence
• Participate in Performance Improvement programs
• Manage artificial airway, tracheostomy care, changes, weaning and suctioning of airway and sputum induction
• Setups and maintains all types of oxygen and respiratory supplies and equipment
• Recognize learning needs of personnel on unit and provides instruction as necessary
• Act as preceptor for new employees as assigned
• Provide education and in-service training to residents, families, nursing, and other nursing home staff
• Professional Development Seeks opportunities for own growth and expansion of responsibilities to maintain competency and assure the use of up-to-date methods in care giving
• Discuss abnormal or unusual assessment findings with Supervisor as needed
• Perform chest physiotherapy, including therapeutic percussion, vibration, and bronchopulmonary drainage
• Procurement, handling, storage and dispensing of medical gases
• Apply basic verbal and non-verbal communication skills to identify and reduce resident’s/family’s anxiety
• Present an accurate and comprehensive shift report to oncoming respiratory therapist, including resident’s condition, unit activities, actual and potential problems, and possible solutions
• Read and follow through on written communication books on unit and initials as appropriate
• Communication/Leadership Participates as an effective member of the resident care team contributing to the efficient operation of the unit, demonstrating effective interpersonal communication with all personnel, residents’, and families as part of the facility’s commitment to quality resident care
• Document according to policy, discharge instructions and/or nursing transfer summary
• Obtain Blood Gas Samples
• Perform pulmonary function testing, oxygen (medical gas), aerosol, and humidification administration
• Notifies supervisor of learning needs
• Perform initial assessments, care plan and assessment of resident’s respiratory status, resident’s progress, including the recognition and recording of signs and symptoms of respiratory distress and medication effects and side effects or adverse reactions and notifying a physician and resident’s nurse
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, resuscitator bag ventilation and chest compressions
• Aerosolized medication administration, handheld nebulizer, and metered dose inhaler
• Initiate occurrence/incident reports as needed and follows through with standards of operating procedures
• Communicate pertinent information and requests through established organizational channels

Administrative Duties

• Current CPR training with recertification every two years
• Must be able to lift at least 35 pounds
• Ability to demonstrate good ability to communicate using English language in written and verbal
• Must be able to push, pull, and lift residents
• Must show recognition of and attention to the psychosocial needs of residents and their families
• Abide by the standards identified in FutureCare’s Statement of Corporate Ethics and the Corporate Compliance Plan
• Comply with schedule as posted and adheres to daily assignment
• Minimum of 1-year clinical respiratory experience
• Current licensure from the state of Maryland as a Respiratory Care Practitioner
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned
• Set and implement goals and policies consistent with the philosophy and purpose of the facility

ID: 2023-19461

Shift: All

External Company URL: http://www.futurecarehealth.com

Street: 1051 Brightseat Road