Respiratory Therapist

Genesis Healthcare - Coventry, RI

Coventry, RI

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

About the position

At Powerback, we're on a mission to improve lives. As the leader in physical, occupational, speech, and respiratory therapies, we help older adults stay active and thrive while providing essential therapy for children at home and in school. With over 38 years of trusted service, our reach spans skilled nursing centers, assisted and independent living facilities, outpatient clinics, and home-based care. We're proud to deliver personalized care exactly where and when it's needed most. Join an industry-leading team that restores hope and makes a lasting impact. If you're passionate about making a meaningful difference and want to be part of the future of rehabilitation and wellness, Powerback is the place for you.

Responsibilities

• Performs respiratory care related procedures under general supervision and medical direction.
• Exercises considerable judgment in accordance with physician's treatment plan and within the scope of departmental policies and procedures.
• Conducts patient/family assessment and management.
• Manages resources and facilitates care.
• Participates in discharge planning as required.
• Assesses resident's condition, administers prescribed therapy and aerosolized medications, observes and records resident's progress and response to therapy modalities including adverse reactions to drugs and therapy.
• Provides in-service training to residents, family members, and facility staff.
• Utilizes knowledge of the principles of growth and development appropriate to the resident's age to ensure that care provided meets the unique, physical and psychological needs of the resident.
• Involves appropriate parties in the assessment, treatment, and continuing care of the resident as needed.
• Initiates, monitors and maintains life support systems for residents in the skilled nursing facility.
• Performs airway care and maintenance.
• Manages artificial ventilator status as directed by an approved protocol.
• Maintains and troubleshoots mechanical ventilators.
• Participates in cardiopulmonary resuscitation procedures of bag ventilation and closed chest massage.
• Initiates, monitors and documents performance of various respiratory care modalities.
• Performs assessment of residents' cardiopulmonary status utilizing physical assessment and history taking skills, laboratory findings, radiological studies of the chest, pulmonary function testing and professional judgment to formulate a respiratory care plan upon the order of a physician.
• Checks physician's orders for completeness and ensures all necessary information is included.
• Observes and charts vital signs and resident's general appearance.
• Administers proper technical respiratory care procedures and dispenses proper dosage of medication.
• Regulates flow and pressure of equipment and observes resident's respiratory rate and pattern.
• Charts and communicates pertinent information to the resident's nurse.
• Inspects and tests equipment, cleans and reassembles as required.
• Maintains adequate supply of necessary equipment.
• Performs administrative duties and record keeping when required.
• Assists in emergency cardio-pulmonary resuscitation as an integral part of the emergency team.
• Documents all resident care services rendered as part of a medical record.
• Accepts and transcribes verbal orders related to respiratory care procedures.
• Sets up, maintains and records log entries on all types of oxygen and respiratory supplies and equipment as required.
• Instructs residents and family members in the rationale and methodology of every respiratory procedure administered.
• Attends internal and external educational programs and reads appropriate professional journals.
• Participates in interdisciplinary resident rounds and conferences to plan and evaluate effective resident care.
• Participates in quality assurance program data collection as assigned.
• Responsible for the effective and efficient delivery of rehab services and timely documentation of services.
• Participates in general equipment troubleshooting and specific tasks to optimize accuracy of diagnostic equipment.

Requirements

• A Respiratory Therapist must have a high level of knowledge of respiratory therapy and practice required through completion of a NBRC approved and accredited program.
• One year of clinical practice experience under medical direction.
• Must have a current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification.
• Current State Licensure for a Respiratory Care Practitioner.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for Full-Time and Part-Time team members.
• Support for New Grads & Clinical Fellows through the Powerback Clinical Mentorship Program.
• Free CEUs through Medbridge for continuing education.
• H-1B Visa & Relocation Assistance.
• Exclusive discounts on Wireless/TV, Home/Auto/Renters and Pet Insurance, Childcare, Eldercare, and more.
• Rewards through the PowerZone Employee Recognition Program.
• Professional development program through Clinicians in Action.