Respiratory Therapist - PT Nights

Overview

At Future Care, our Respiratory Therapists are valued for their dedication to ensuring our residents have a personalized treatment plan for better breathing. They play a critical role as part of our nursing team, performing respiratory care related procedures and responsibilities within the scope of the respiratory policies and procedures, under general supervision and medical direction upon the order of a physician.

Competitive Salary $40.00–$45.00/hr (plus shift differentials)

• $7,500 Sign‑On Bonus for Full‑time positions
• $5,000 Sign‑On Bonus for Part‑time positions
• Flex/Advance Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Growth Ladder
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Employee Assistance
• Matching 401(k) Plan

The salary mentioned above reflects the potential base pay range for this role. Bonuses or other incentives (if applicable) are offered separately and paid pursuant to the relevant program schedule. All employment offers will consider factors such as overall experience, job‑related qualifications, location, certifications/training, etc.

• Accept and transcribe verbal and telephone orders from physicians for respiratory therapy procedures
• Utilize knowledge to ensure the care provided meets the unique physical and psychosocial needs based on the resident’s age
• Work within the scope of practice for adult and geriatric residents
• Initiate, monitor, manage, troubleshoot, maintain, and wean residents from mechanical ventilators
• Perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, resuscitator bag ventilation, and chest compressions
• Obtain blood gas samples
• Perform chest physiotherapy, including therapeutic percussion, vibration, and bronchopulmonary drainage
• Perform pulmonary function testing, oxygen (medical gas), aerosol, and humidification administration
• Manage artificial airway, tracheostomy care, changes, weaning, suctioning of airway and sputum induction
• Administer aerosolized medication, handheld nebulizer, and metered dose inhaler
• Use incentive spirometry and breathing and coughing exercises
• Procure, handle, store, and dispense medical gases
• Set up and maintain all types of oxygen and respiratory supplies and equipment
• Review physicians’ orders
• Document ventilator settings, measurements, and performance of respiratory procedures; monitor response to therapy including heart rate, respiratory rate, and breath sounds
• Conduct initial assessments, care planning, and assessment of resident’s respiratory status and progress; recognize and record signs and symptoms of respiratory distress, medication effects, and adverse reactions; notify physician and nurse
• Provide education and in‑service training to residents, families, nursing, and other nursing home staff
• Review data obtained and documented by other respiratory therapists
• Discuss abnormal or unusual assessment findings with supervisor as needed
• Document according to policy, discharge instructions, and/or nursing transfer summary
• Check proper operation of equipment before and during use; report malfunctioning equipment to supervisor and maintenance
• Evaluate and document resident responses to implemented respiratory care
• Participate as an effective member of the resident care team; demonstrate effective interpersonal communication with all personnel, residents, and families as part of the facility’s commitment to quality resident care
• Apply basic verbal and non‑verbal communication skills to identify and reduce resident and family anxiety
• Act as preceptor for new employees as assigned; demonstrate procedures to new respiratory personnel
• Communicate pertinent information and requests through established organizational channels
• Present an accurate and comprehensive shift report to the oncoming respiratory therapist, including resident condition, unit activities, actual and potential problems, and possible solutions
• Initiate occurrence/incident reports as needed and follow through with standards of operating procedures
• Interact with others in a considerate, helpful, and courteous manner
• Recognize learning needs of personnel on unit and provide instruction as necessary; notify supervisor of learning needs
• Seek opportunities for…