$10,000 SIGN-ON BONUS!

Are you a Respiratory Therapist (RT) with a passion for improving the lives of seniors? As a Respiratory Therapist (RT) with The Laurels of Walden Park you will help patients throughout all phases of treatment to regain functional independence on our Ventilation Unit. Attention to detail, individualized care, and participation in a team approach are part of every interaction. We offer 12 hour shifts.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Certified RT.
• Long-term care facility experience desired.

• 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.