Respiratory Therapist - Palm Valley Post Acute

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Respiratory/pulmonary therapy
Patient respiratory status monitoring
Emergency and infection control procedures
The primary purpose of this position is to provide respiratory care including therapy, management, rehabilitation, and diagnostic evaluation to patients with pulmonary system issues

Job Summary

  • The primary purpose of this position is to provide respiratory care including therapy, management, rehabilitation, and diagnostic evaluation to patients with pulmonary system issues.
  • The respiratory therapist must adhere to facility policies, perform patient assessments, plan and implement care, and report changes in patient respiratory status to appropriate personnel.
  • Confidentiality of patient information and compliance with safety, emergency, and infection control procedures are critical components of this role.

Matching Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to provide respiratory care including therapy, management, rehabilitation, and diagnostic evaluation to patients with pulmonary system issues.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Respiratory/pulmonary therapy
  • Patient respiratory status monitoring
  • Emergency and infection control procedures
  • Interpersonal communication skills
  • Data collection and interpretation
  • Use of office equipment

Nice-to-have

  • Good working rapport with inter-department personnel
  • Ability to solve practical problems
  • Ability to present information effectively

Key Requirements

  • Associate Degree from accredited school
  • Graduate of 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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