Respiratory Therapist (Intermediate Care Facility)

Company Overview:

Quest, Inc. makes a difference in the lives of nearly 600 people each day. For over 60 years, Quest, Inc. has been committed to enriching the lives of individuals with disabilities by providing a path to independence, community inclusion, and empowerment. We are a trusted name in offering compassionate, quality support services, and we invite you to be a part of our team. To see more of what Quest, Inc. has to offer, click here!

Company Values, Mission, and Vision:

At Quest, Inc., our mission is to help people with developmental disabilities experience a full life. We are guided by the vision to provide lifelong services for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Benefits:

Quest, Inc. provides medical, dental, vision, accident, prescription drug, flexible spending accounts, vision, 401(K) with company match, PTO, life insurance, disability insurance, EAP and student loan repayment.

Responsibilities

• Works as part of a team of physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals to manage client care to achieve optimal respiratory status
• Completes an assessment of client’s respiratory needs based on referral
• Develops a treatment plan for Respiratory Therapy to include type, method and duration of therapy, precautions to be taken, and medication and dosages, as approved by the physician
• Develops and provides training to nursing staff on devices to improve respiratory health such as apnea monitors, suction machines, CPT vest, cough assist machines, portable suction, pulse oximeters, nebulizers, humidifiers, oxygen concentrators, e-tanks, nebulizers, and ventilators
• Monitor client's physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, oxygen saturation, and blood chemistry changes, and consult with RN, HCC, or DON if adverse reactions occur
• Assesses client's cardio-respiratory status on weekly basis
• Monitors administration of oxygen and medicated aerosol therapy to manage and control breathing related abnormalities
• Inspects, cleans, tests, and maintains respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently, ordering repairs to equipment when necessary
• Complete weekly inventory of respiratory supplies; maintain adequate number of supplies. Re-orders supplies as needed
• Available for on-call to address client respiratory emergencies
• Completes evaluations and attends Habilitation Plans for clients receiving respiratory therapy
• Completes progress notes on client respiratory treatments
• Reports to work during inclement weather to ensure client respiratory needs are addressed
  
  

Qualifications

• Unrestricted registered or certified Respiratory Therapist required
• Associates degree required
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Florida Driver’s License with no more than two moving violations in the past three years
• Able to work in the US and not require Visa Sponsorship from our company now or in the future
  
  

Quest, Inc. is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Quest to grant equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, veteran’s status, marital status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal statute.

Additional Benefits Information

• Stay healthy with enhanced coverage – medical insurance includes an HRA, premium discounts, wellness credits, free virtual visits, free Minute Clinic visits, free imaging, and surgery
• Full smile & clear vision – dental and vision plans to keep you covered head to toe
• Security for you and your family – company-paid life and disability insurance coverage, plus long-term disability at no cost to you
• Short-term coverage when you need it – short-term disability for life’s unexpected moments
• Invest in your future – 401(k) with a company match to grow your retirement savings
• Extra protection, your choice – voluntary accident and hospitalization coverage available
• Save smarter – flexible spending accounts (FSA) to help your dollars go further
• Support for life’s challenges – confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to help you and yours
• Keep learning and growing- tuition assistance and tuition reimbursement to help you advance your education and career