What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Therapist position at Trevida Management Group?
Are you a caring professional who wants to make a difference in someone's life? If so, TreVida Healthcare is the place to work! As a Respiratory Therapist with TreVida, you have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our residents by providing exceptional respiratory care. We care for our residents as well as our staff. Come and enjoy a welcoming work environment where teamwork, compassion, and excellence are valued every day!
Responsibilities:As a Respiratory Therapist, your responsibilities include:
Assess, treat, and monitor residents with respiratory and cardiopulmonary conditions.
Administer respiratory treatments including oxygen therapy, aerosol treatments, nebulizer treatments, and medication administration as ordered.
Manage and monitor ventilator-dependent residents in accordance with physician orders and facility policies.
Perform routine ventilator checks, troubleshooting, and documentation.
Assist with tracheostomy care including suctioning, trach changes (as permitted), and emergency airway management.
Monitor residents for changes in respiratory status and communicate findings promptly to physicians and nursing staff.
Obtain and interpret pulse oximetry, capnography, and other respiratory assessments as appropriate.
Educate residents, families, and staff regarding respiratory treatments, equipment, and disease management.
Ensure respiratory equipment is properly maintained, cleaned, and functioning safely.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
Participate in interdisciplinary care planning meetings.
Assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges involving residents requiring respiratory services.
Respond appropriately to respiratory emergencies and participate in CPR and emergency response activities.
Follow all infection prevention, safety, OSHA, CMS, and state regulatory requirements.
Maintain the dignity, privacy, and comfort of every resident while delivering high-quality respiratory care.
Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, therapy, and other disciplines to optimize resident outcomes.
Current State License as a Respiratory Therapist (RRT or CRT, as applicable).
Current BLS certification required; ACLS preferred.
Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
Experience in long-term care, skilled nursing, ventilator, sub-acute, or critical care preferred.
Knowledge of ventilator management, tracheostomy care, oxygen therapy, and respiratory equipment.
Strong assessment, communication, organizational, and critical thinking skills.
Ability to work independently while functioning effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Generous compensation package
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Daily Pay Available
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Supplemental Benefits Available
401(k) Retirement Plan
Continuing Education Opportunities
Supportive Team Environment
Opportunities for Professional Growth and Advancement
Salary : $50,000 - $65,000