Respiratory Therapist

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12 Hour shifts offered (5 am–5 pm and 5 pm–5 am)

Rate:
New Rate: $32–$36 /hr. Based on experience ($0.20 per year up to 20 years)

Shift Differentials: 5 p‑5 a: $1.00;
Weekend Shift Differential $0.50–$1.50 /hr.

Truman W. Smith is a long‑term care facility located in Gladewater, TX that provides nursing care and rehabilitation services to medically fragile pediatric residents.

Free employee and family telehealth immediately upon hire

Medical / Dental / Vision Care

Early Pay

FSA / HSA / 401(k)

Educational Advancement / increased pay with competency levels

Scholarship for employees and dependents

Emergency Relief

Over the past 20 years, Nexion has grown to 50 affiliate skilled nursing and rehabilitation, as well as assisted living facilities in Colorado, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. Our collaborative and compassionate culture provides a platform for team members to share their talents and skills to facilitate continuous improvement across the entire organization.

We have taken an active stance for diversity and inclusion by establishing a Diversity Task Force to tear down divisive barriers and build unity of cultures and purpose.

Our commitment to excellence begins with the unity of our team for the care of our residents, a fact reflected in our positive clinical outcomes, resident and family testimonials, customer satisfaction ratings, ACHC quality awards and the advancement and tenure of our associates.

The Respiratory Care Practitioner skillfully administers respiratory care modalities based on the individual needs of the residents in accordance with physician orders and standards set forth in the respiratory care policy and procedure manual. The Respiratory Care Practitioner’s duties include, but are not limited to:

• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• Operation, maintenance and management of mechanical ventilators
• Patient transportation (internal and external)
• Drawing blood for arterial blood gas analysis and interruption
• Air‑tized drug administration
• Oxygen therapy/humidity therapy
• Continuous positive airway pressure therapy (CPAP/BiPAP)
• Pulse oximetry
• Capnography (side‑stream and main‑stream)
• Specialized pulmonary function testing
• Intermittent positive pressure ventilation (1
  
  PPV)
• Incentive spirometry
• Chest physiotherapy, airway clearance techniques and alternative airway maneuvers
• Patient assessment
• Participate in floor‑round monitoring
• Operation of all equipment in accordance with department policy
• Quality control of all equipment
• Active participation in the department’s Quality Assurance program
• Equipment disinfection
• Participation in in‑service education program
• Apnea monitoring
• Communication skills
• Meter dose inhaler medication administration
• Any other assignment as delegated by Supervisor

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)
• RN or LVN/LPN with respiratory experience
• Good physical and mental health
• Manual dexterity for manipulation of instruments and equipment
• Physical assessment skills
• Must work with others in a positive manner
• Knowledge of current standards of respiratory practice and of basic safety rules

100% Paid Vacation/Sick, Voluntary Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, 401(k), LT/ST Disability, Life Insurance and AD&D.

EOE M/F/D/V