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Job Description
Join The Laurels of Walden Park as a Respiratory Therapist (RT) and make a difference in the lives of seniors. You will provide critical care and support throughout treatment phases in our Ventilation Unit, focusing on individual patient needs and teamwork.
Key Responsibilities
Provides routine clinical care including ventilator checks, tracheostomy care, suctioning, resident evaluations, care plan development, respiratory medication delivery, supply changes and equipment management.
Treat residents according to the physician treatment plan.
Communicate with physician, supervisor, and other team members regarding resident progress, problems, and plans.
Instruct residents’ families and/or nursing staff in maintenance, routine or restorative programs.
Initiates, monitors, and maintains life support systems.
Monitors outcomes of various respiratory care procedures.
Establishes and maintains respiratory equipment par-level and required maintenance records.
Troubleshoots equipment malfunction.
Conducts quality assurance audits and quality control monitoring.
Participate in discharge planning.
Required Qualifications
Certified RT
Preferred Qualifications
Long-term care facility experience
Benefits & Perks
Comprehensive health insurance - medical, dental and vision.401K with matching funds.DailyPay - access to pay when needed.Paid time off (beginning after six months of employment) and paid holidays.Flexible scheduling.Tuition reimbursement and student loan forgiveness.Zero cost uniforms.