What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Respiratory Therapist RT position at Excelsior Care Group?
Alaris Health at The Chateau, a skilled nursing facility in Rochelle Park, New Jersey, seeks a Lead Respiratory Therapist (RT).
Three 12 hour weekly shifts (6:30-19:00)
LEAD RT RESPONSIBILITIES:
Three 12 hour weekly shifts (6:30-19:00)
LEAD RT RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Receiving & providing shift report resident clinical information
- Completing initial ‘report rounds’ ensuring vent settings to physician Orders
- Providing all ordered respiratory care services and clinical procedures
- Assisting unit nursing personnel on resident out of bed periods and day room transfers
- Maintaining on-going respiratory safety surveillance & PRN airway management
- Complete all ‘new admission’ documentation and assessments
- Respond & provide emergency BLS procedures as announced or observed
- Document administration of procedures identified in EMARS, VFS & shift Progress Notes
- Attend IDCC, morning meetings, Family Conferences & Resident/Family Educational Training
- Communicate resident incidents, clinical developments to unit nurse & physician
- Exchange respiratory disposable accessories according to Policy Exchange Schedules
- Provide DME disinfecting procedures according to both Policy and Practice
- Graduate of an approved school for respiratory care
- Credential CRT & or RRT by National Board for Respiratory Care, BLS & ACLS certified.
- NJ Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner in good standing
- Minimum of 2 years in acute/chronic respiratory care experience
- PTO
- Health and Dental insurance
- 401k
