What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Therapist (RT) position at Bedrock Healthcare?
COME JOIN HOUR HEALTHCARE FAMILY!
Bedrock Health Care is a skilled nursing home management company that takes pride in providing our residents with an amazing experience. We have an incredible tight-knit family of caregivers that serves our residents everyday with compassion, care and a positive attitude! We value and work hard to appreciate our caregivers because we recognize they are the foundation of our organization. We would love for you to join that family!
Respect, compassion, and dignity they deserve. We understand that caring is what makes a community and without a sense of caring, there can be no sense of community. It is what sets us apart from any other skilled nursing facility. At Bedrock Healthcare, our nursing staff are overly courteous, respectful and maintain a high level of professionalism at all times. Our primary goal is to get you back in a condition to be independent once again while maintaining a friendly environment and providing nutritionally enhanced meals. We are currently recruiting for a Respiratory Therapist to join our team!
Benefits of the Respiratory Therapist position:
The Respiratory Therapist provides specialized respiratory care and treatment to residents with acute or chronic cardiopulmonary conditions in a nursing home or long-term care setting. This role involves evaluating residents' respiratory needs, administering therapy, monitoring progress, and collaborating with physicians and nursing staff to ensure optimal respiratory health and quality of life.
Key Responsibilities
Bedrock Health Care is a skilled nursing home management company that takes pride in providing our residents with an amazing experience. We have an incredible tight-knit family of caregivers that serves our residents everyday with compassion, care and a positive attitude! We value and work hard to appreciate our caregivers because we recognize they are the foundation of our organization. We would love for you to join that family!
Respect, compassion, and dignity they deserve. We understand that caring is what makes a community and without a sense of caring, there can be no sense of community. It is what sets us apart from any other skilled nursing facility. At Bedrock Healthcare, our nursing staff are overly courteous, respectful and maintain a high level of professionalism at all times. Our primary goal is to get you back in a condition to be independent once again while maintaining a friendly environment and providing nutritionally enhanced meals. We are currently recruiting for a Respiratory Therapist to join our team!
Benefits of the Respiratory Therapist position:
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off
- Great Work Environment
- 401k matched at 10%
- Flexible Hours (8 hour shifts)
- Paid Holidays
- Same day pay with Tapcheck
The Respiratory Therapist provides specialized respiratory care and treatment to residents with acute or chronic cardiopulmonary conditions in a nursing home or long-term care setting. This role involves evaluating residents' respiratory needs, administering therapy, monitoring progress, and collaborating with physicians and nursing staff to ensure optimal respiratory health and quality of life.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess residents' respiratory conditions and recommend appropriate therapy.
- Administer respiratory treatments (e.g., nebulizers, oxygen therapy, chest physiotherapy, suctioning).
- Set up and monitor mechanical ventilation or CPAP/BiPAP equipment when needed.
- Educate residents, families, and staff on respiratory conditions and proper equipment usage.
- Maintain accurate records of treatments, assessments, and resident progress.
- Monitor vital signs and oxygen saturation levels; respond to respiratory distress or emergencies.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, including physicians, nurses, and rehabilitation staff.
- Ensure equipment is clean, maintained, and used in accordance with safety standards.
- Assist with weaning residents off ventilators or other support, when applicable.
- Follow infection control protocols and all regulatory compliance standards.
- Education: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program.
- Licensure/Certification: Licensed Respiratory Therapist (LRT) in the state of [State]. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential preferred. BLS/CPR certification required.
- Experience: Previous experience in long-term care, geriatrics, or a clinical respiratory setting preferred.
- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
- Compassionate, patient-centered care approach.
- Effective communication and documentation skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Knowledge of respiratory therapy equipment and procedures
- Work is performed in a long-term care or skilled nursing facility.
- May require evening, weekend, or holiday shifts.
- May involve exposure to infectious diseases and the use of PPE.