Respiratory TherapistPosted: November 17, 2009
Respiratory Health Services (RHS) is recognized as one of the nations leaders in the long-term care pulmonary arena. We began our evolution in 1991 by co-creating the original model of respiratory care in the long-term care industry. Today, RHS has grown to become one of the largest and strongest respiratory care organizations in the country and we’d like you to join our team! The respiratory therapist performs respiratory care related procedures under general supervision and medical direction. He/she exercises considerable judgment in accordance with physicians treatment plan and within the scope of departmental policies and procedures. Assesses residents condition, administers prescribed therapy and aerosolized medications, observes and records residents progress and response to therapy modalities including adverse reactions to drugs and therapy. Provides in-service training to residents, family members, and nursing home staff. Scope of practice is primarily adult and geriatric residents. Utilizes knowledge of the principles of growth and development appropriate to the residents age to ensure that care provided meets the unique, physical and psychological needs of the resident. Involves appropriate parties (I.e. residents family or nursing home staff) in the assessment, treatment, and continuing care of the resident as needed. 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 and one year of clinical practice experience under medical direction. Must have a current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification and current State Licensure for a Respiratory Care Practitioner. 30002
Please refer to job code 30002 when responding to this ad.
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