Perm - Respiratory Therapist (RT) #C-RT-8574455

Summary:

• Ref #: C-RT-8574455
• Profession: Respiratory Therapist (RT)
• Job Type: Full-time
• Location: North Cape May, NJ
• Start Date: ASAP
• Schedule: 8:00 AM-4:30 PM

Requirements:

• Must have extensive knowledge of respiratory therapy, gained through completing an NBRC-approved and accredited program, plus one year of clinical experience under medical supervision.
• Must hold current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification and state licensure for a Respiratory Care Practitioner.

Responsibilities:

• Initiates, monitors, and maintains life support systems for skilled nursing facility residents.
• Performs airway care and maintenance.
• Manages artificial ventilator status per protocol.
• Maintains and troubleshoots mechanical ventilators.
• Participates in CPR procedures, including bag ventilation and chest compressions.
• Initiates, monitors, and documents various respiratory care modalities.
• Assesses residents' cardiopulmonary status using physical exams, history, lab results, chest radiology, pulmonary function tests, and professional judgment to create a respiratory care plan per physician's order.
• Performs various tasks prior to treating a resident as follows:
• Verify physician's orders for completeness.
• Ensure orders include diagnosis, ICD-10 code, therapy type and duration, medication type and dosage, FIO2, and frequency.
• Review resident's chart for history and precautions.
• Chart pulse, respiration, breath sounds, and general appearance.
• Notify supervisor of new starts and discontinued residents.
• Administers respiratory care:
• Dispenses medication and adjusts devices for optimal therapy.
• Uses equipment like masks, mouthpieces, and Trach for resident comfort.
• Regulates equipment flow and pressure.
• Monitors and charts respiratory rate, pulse, breath sounds, medication reaction, and therapy difficulties.
• Communicates pertinent information to the resident's nurse and ensures accurate charting.
• Inspects, tests, cleans, reassembles, and maintains equipment. Keeps adequate supplies and handles administrative duties and proper disposal of equipment.
• Assists in emergency CPR as part of the emergency team; must be CPR certified.
• Administers and documents therapy modalities per departmental procedure and physician orders, including:
• Intermittent positive pressure breathing.
• Handheld nebulizer.
• Chest physical therapy (percussion, vibration, breathing and cough retraining, deep tracheal suctioning, incentive spirometry, sputum induction).
• Recognizes and addresses adverse reactions to therapy.
• Documents all resident care services in the medical record.
• Accepts and transcribes verbal orders for respiratory care.
• Sets up, maintains, and logs oxygen and respiratory supplies and equipment.
• Instructs residents and families on respiratory procedures to ensure cooperation and effective treatment, aiming for maximum rehabilitation.
• Attends educational programs and reads professional journals to maintain and enhance skills.
• Participates in interdisciplinary rounds and conferences to plan and evaluate resident care.
• Participates in quality assurance data collection.
• Ensures effective rehab service delivery, adherence to care plans, schedules, and timely documentation.
• Troubleshoots and maintains diagnostic equipment, ensuring accuracy through quality control and preventive maintenance.
• Other duties assigned by Management.

Adelphi Medical Staffing is a nationwide recruiting firm that focuses on sourcing locums, per diems, travel nurses and allied health, and non-clinical professionals for private and government facilities. We aim to place skilled providers in facilities where they can provide the most value while contributing to both providers and facility growth and success.For our providers, our recruiters are committed to supporting your requests, ensuring that you're compensated at market value, and ensuring you are placed where you can build your career while maintaining a constant line of communication with updates along the recruitment process. At Adelphi, it is not just about filling vacancies but providing opportunities to expand and achieve your professional goals. Adelphi is rapidly becoming the premier choice in staffing, as we daily add numerous job opportunities for our professionals and provide you with the best option for your next career step. For our clients, we understand the widespread shortage of healthcare and skilled workers who can provide high-level care and output, and that is why we promise to provide our clients with the best-fit candidates for their facilities. As we provide our recruitment and placement services, we recognize the importance of relationships in the industry and aim to maintain a successful and long-lasting working relationship with our clients and the people they serve.