Respiratory Therapist (part Time/prn) - Palm Valley Post Acute

Cherrywoodpa

Part-time / prn
Perform respiratory and pulmonary therapy interventions
Assess patient signs and symptoms for physiological changes
Adhere to facility safety and infection control procedures
Cherrywoodpa is seeking a part-time/PRN Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care and rehabilitation services to patients with pulmonary issues. The role includes assessing patient needs, performing interventions, and adhering to facility policies while promoting effective communication and confidentiality

Job Summary

  • The primary purpose of this position is to perform respiratory therapy, management, rehabilitation, and direct care for patients with pulmonary system deficiencies.
  • Employees must assess signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychosocial changes in the patient's condition and document actual or potential diagnoses.
  • The role requires adhering to emergency, safety, and infection control procedures while maintaining strict confidentiality of resident protected health information.

Matching Summary

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Cherrywoodpa is seeking a part-time/PRN Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care and rehabilitation services to patients with pulmonary issues. The role includes assessing patient needs, performing interventions, and adhering to facility policies while promoting effective communication and confidentiality.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Perform respiratory and pulmonary therapy interventions
  • Assess patient signs and symptoms for physiological changes
  • Adhere to facility safety and infection control procedures
  • Communicate respiratory status changes to medical staff
  • Maintain confidentiality of protected health information

Nice-to-have

  • Develop good working rapport with inter-department personnel
  • Participate in activities facilitating interpersonal communications
  • Experience in acute and/or subacute unit settings preferred

Key Requirements

  • Associate Degree from accredited school required
  • Graduate of a respiratory care program
  • Current Respiratory Care Practitioner license
  • Current CPR/BLS and ACLS certifications
  • Minimum one year respiratory experience preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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