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Weekend Respiratory Therapist (RT) PRN

Palmetto Subacute Care Center

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Location
Miami, FL
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Licensed As RRT Or CRTLicensed In State Of PracticeBLS CertificationAssociate's degree

Job overview

Palmetto Subacute Care Center seeks a motivated Respiratory Therapist for weekend coverage in a skilled nursing facility, focusing on geriatric patients. The role requires a state license, independent evaluation and treatment, and the ability to perform functional therapeutic activities to improve resident experience.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Oxygen TherapyOxygen WeaningAerosol TherapyPEP TherapyDeep BreathingRespiratory Muscle TrainingIncentive SpirometryChest PhysiotherapyOro/Naso‑Pharyngeal SuctioningTracheo‑Bronchial SuctioningTracheostomy CareAirway ManagementCardio‑Pulmonary ResuscitationPulmonary Function TestingHigh‑Flow Oxygen6‑Minute Walk Test2‑Minute Walk Test

Qualifications

Graduate of COARC Accredited as or BS Respiratory ProgramLicensed as RRT or CRTLicensed in State of PracticeBLS CertificationExperience in Long Term Care Setting

Full job description

Schedule

  • Saturday and Sunday Coverage

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Schedule

  • Every Weekend

Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Looking for a talented and motivated Respiratory Therapist 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

  • Completes assessments and implements respiratory techniques to maintain and progress the rehab patients with many different Respiratory illness/diseases and non respiratory illness.

  • Initiate therapies, maintain patient records, operate, check, and assemble equipment

  • Complete a variety of bedside treatments

  • Oxygen therapy

  • Oxygen weaning

  • Aerosol therapy

  • PEP therapy

  • Deep breathing and coughing

  • Respiratory muscle training

  • Incentive Spirometry

  • Chest physiotherapy

  • Oro/Naso-pharyngeal suctioning

  • Tracheo-bronchial suctioning and tracheostomy care

  • Airway management/assessment

  • Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation

  • Pulmonary function testing

  • High-flow oxygen

  • 6- and 2-minute walk testing

  • Complete in-services for nursing staff every quarter

  • Responsible for completing daily, weekly and monthly documentation

  • Attend applicable IDT meetings

  • Experience with tracheotomy

  • Experience is a long term care setting

  • Follow procedure and protocol of facility

  • Completes tracking, auditing and caseload management

  • Performs related duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

  • Graduate of COARC accredited AS or BS Respiratory program. Licensed as RRT or CRT.

  • Licensed in the state in which practicing BLS certification.

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