Respiratory Therapist - Palm Valley Post Acute

Balboa Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

Palm Valley, US
Perform respiratory and pulmonary therapy
Assess signs of physiologic changes
Adhere to infection control procedures
The primary purpose of this position is to perform respiratory therapy, management, rehabilitation, and direct care for patients with pulmonary system deficiencies

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

The primary purpose of this position is to perform respiratory therapy, management, rehabilitation, and direct care for patients with pulmonary system deficiencies.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Perform respiratory and pulmonary therapy
  • Assess signs of physiologic changes
  • Adhere to infection control procedures
  • Document patient diagnoses and care plans
  • Communicate status changes to physicians

Nice-to-have

  • Maintain good interpersonal communications
  • Develop rapport with inter-department personnel
  • Participate in facility improvement activities

Key Requirements

  • Associate Degree from accredited school required
  • Graduate of a respiratory care program
  • Current Respiratory Care Practitioner license
  • Current CPR/BLS certification required
  • Current ACLS certification required
  • One year acute/subacute experience preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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