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Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem - Country Estates in Agawam, MA
•30 days ago
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
|---|---|
| Location | agawam, Massachusetts |
About this job
Plan, implement and evaluate diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory services to assist in the management of residents with cardiopulmonary and related disorders. Provide technical support for all equipment related to the nursing center based practice of Respiratory Therapy. Provide training and competency testing to nursing department.
Education
Minimum of Associate Degree from accredited program in respiratory therapy.
Licenses/Certification
Licensing as required by the state of employment.
Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)
Preferred: Respiratory Therapist (RRT) required for those in supervisory positions.
Experience
One-year general Respiratory Therapy clinical experience.
Essential Functions:
Provides/coordinates clinical respiratory services under physician orders.
Perform respiratory/clinical assessments.
Consult with physicians and health care professionals regarding patient/resident status.
Monitor patient/resident/patient progress and update respiratory care plan (as a part of the patient/residents comprehensive plan of care).
Provide general respiratory therapeutic services including oxygen therapy, medical
gas therapy, aerosol therapy, humidification therapy, and suction therapy.
Document patient/resident procedures, organize and analyze data, maintain accurate
records.
Communicate relevant patient/resident information to appropriate physicians and caregivers while protecting confidential information to unauthorized persons.
Participate in interdisciplinary patient/resident rounds and conferences.
Provide staff education related to respiratory therapy.
Educate patient/residents/families with regard to relevant disease, medications, equipment, purpose of procedures, steps of procedure, benefits, risks, and alternatives.
Participate in discharge planning for patient/residents requiring respiratory therapies in a
community setting.
Operate a variety of monitoring, recording, diagnostic, therapeutic, life support and
associated equipment.
Provide technical support for all respiratory equipment
Perform troubleshooting and basic maintenance, cleaning, and setup for respiratory equipment.
Comply with safety regulations related to equipment and medical gases.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Ability to use initiative, take responsibility and self-organize in a team environment.
Ability to work under pressure & handle competing priorities.
Ability to work collaboratively on an interdisciplinary patient/resident care team.
Ability to interact positively with staff, physicians, patient/residents & family members.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Service Excellence Requirements:
Work efforts reflect a passion for exceeding customer expectations.
Solicits patient/patient/resident feedback to understand their needs and the needs of the community. Advocates for Service Excellence within the Center and influences others to take action.
Displays responsibility by taking ownership of quality care. Shows dedication to enriching the lives of our patients and patient/residents through empathy and compassion.
Exhibits a commitment to results by looking for and recommending/implementing process improvements.
Demonstrates commitment to interpersonal excellence through professional greetings, proper telephone etiquette, common courtesy, a professional attitude and appearance.
Enriches the Center culture by having fun.
Recognizes the benefits of team collaboration. Shows respect for fellow employees by working together to get the job done.
Effectively addresses customer concerns and resolves conflict in a manner that is fair to all.
DISCLAIMER:
This description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work for this position. It is not intended to describe minor duties or other responsibilities that may be periodically assigned.
If you are a current Kindred/RehabCare employee Click Here .
Education
Minimum of Associate Degree from accredited program in respiratory therapy.
Licenses/Certification
Licensing as required by the state of employment.
Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)
Preferred: Respiratory Therapist (RRT) required for those in supervisory positions.
Experience
One-year general Respiratory Therapy clinical experience.
Essential Functions:
Provides/coordinates clinical respiratory services under physician orders.
Perform respiratory/clinical assessments.
Consult with physicians and health care professionals regarding patient/resident status.
Monitor patient/resident/patient progress and update respiratory care plan (as a part of the patient/residents comprehensive plan of care).
Provide general respiratory therapeutic services including oxygen therapy, medical
gas therapy, aerosol therapy, humidification therapy, and suction therapy.
Document patient/resident procedures, organize and analyze data, maintain accurate
records.
Communicate relevant patient/resident information to appropriate physicians and caregivers while protecting confidential information to unauthorized persons.
Participate in interdisciplinary patient/resident rounds and conferences.
Provide staff education related to respiratory therapy.
Educate patient/residents/families with regard to relevant disease, medications, equipment, purpose of procedures, steps of procedure, benefits, risks, and alternatives.
Participate in discharge planning for patient/residents requiring respiratory therapies in a
community setting.
Operate a variety of monitoring, recording, diagnostic, therapeutic, life support and
associated equipment.
Provide technical support for all respiratory equipment
Perform troubleshooting and basic maintenance, cleaning, and setup for respiratory equipment.
Comply with safety regulations related to equipment and medical gases.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Ability to use initiative, take responsibility and self-organize in a team environment.
Ability to work under pressure & handle competing priorities.
Ability to work collaboratively on an interdisciplinary patient/resident care team.
Ability to interact positively with staff, physicians, patient/residents & family members.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Service Excellence Requirements:
Work efforts reflect a passion for exceeding customer expectations.
Solicits patient/patient/resident feedback to understand their needs and the needs of the community. Advocates for Service Excellence within the Center and influences others to take action.
Displays responsibility by taking ownership of quality care. Shows dedication to enriching the lives of our patients and patient/residents through empathy and compassion.
Exhibits a commitment to results by looking for and recommending/implementing process improvements.
Demonstrates commitment to interpersonal excellence through professional greetings, proper telephone etiquette, common courtesy, a professional attitude and appearance.
Enriches the Center culture by having fun.
Recognizes the benefits of team collaboration. Shows respect for fellow employees by working together to get the job done.
Effectively addresses customer concerns and resolves conflict in a manner that is fair to all.
DISCLAIMER:
This description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work for this position. It is not intended to describe minor duties or other responsibilities that may be periodically assigned.
If you are a current Kindred/RehabCare employee Click Here .
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