Requirements: Respiratory Therapy Care Practitioner who is a graduate of an American Medical Association approved training program. Has successfully passed the certification examination. Maintains a current RCP license, CPR certification.

Duties:

1. CPR

2. Artificial airway management

3. Aerosolized drug administration

4. Oxygen therapy

5. Humidity therapy

6. CPAP therapy

7. Pulse oximetry

8. Capnography

9. Patient assessment

10. Effective communication with other department and family members

11. Operation of all equipment in accordance with department policy

12. Quality control of all equipment

13. Participation in the facilities quality improvement programs

14. Equipment cleaning

15. Participation in in-service education program

16. Following Physician orders

17. Respond to emergency calls on an on-call basis.

18. Other assigned duties

Physical and Emotional Demands: Good physical and emotional health. Needs to comprehend and communicate with staff, residents and their families. 

Exposure Risks: Normal work routine could involve exposure to blood and body fluids. Responsible for following OSHA guideline standard and the use of universal precautions.

Working Conditions: Hours indicated by the facilities needs.

You may need to make arrangements to come to work during inclement weather. 

PineView NRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at PineView NRC are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to a person's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, transgender status, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.

Job Type: Full-time