RESPIRATORY THERAPIST
Company: National Healthcare Associates
Location: Hartford
Posted on: September 26, 2024
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Job Description:
-A Great Place to WorkRiverside is a proud affiliate of National
Health Care Associates. As a Certified Great Place to Work, we
think that you are going to love it here. Your work will be
meaningful to you. You will make a genuine difference in the lives
of our aging guests and the families that love them. You will enjoy
lasting bonds with the families you meet and with the teams you
work on. And if you desire, you will experience real career growth
where your expertise and dedication is valued and appreciated. We
invite you to join our team!-Respiratory Therapist Full Time12-hour
Shifts Vent UnitWhat You'll Do:As a Respiratory Therapist, you will
play a crucial role in ensuring the comfort, safety, and well-being
of our residents. You will provide high-quality care to our
residents with respiratory conditions.Key Responsibilities of a
Respiratory Therapist:Conduct thorough respiratory assessments,
develop individualized care plans, and provide appropriate
treatments to residents with respiratory ailmentsManage and monitor
ventilator-dependent residents, ensuring proper functioning and
addressing any complications promptlyAdminister oxygen therapy as
prescribed, monitor oxygen levels, and adjust therapy as necessary
to maintain optimal respiratory functionEducate residents and their
families on respiratory conditions, treatment plans, and self-care
techniques to promote independence and improve outcomesWork closely
with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to
coordinate comprehensive care plans and ensure seamless
communicationRespond efficiently to respiratory emergencies,
providing immediate interventions and coordinating with the
interdisciplinary team as neededIf you're passionate about playing
a crucial role in ensuring the comfort, safety, and well-being of
our residents with respiratory conditions, in an environment where
your expertise and dedication are valued and appreciated, we invite
you to join our team as a Respiratory therapist.#Tier1-What We
OfferAs an affiliate of National Health Care, our Riverside team
enjoys:Competitive compensation and benefits package including a
10% defined contribution retirement planComprehensive training and
mentorshipOpportunities for professional growth and
developmentSupportive and collaborative work environmentThe chance
to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents-What
You'll Bring:Qualifications of a Respiratory
Therapist:Certification as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)Valid state licensure as a
Respiratory TherapistPrevious experience in long-term care or a
similar healthcare setting preferredStrong clinical assessment and
critical thinking skillsExcellent communication and interpersonal
abilitiesAbility to work effectively both independently and as part
of a teamCommitment to providing compassionate and patient-centered
care-We Hire for Heart!National Health Care Associates (National)
is proud to be a family-run organization since 1984. Like family,
each of National's centers are unique but share common values:
Kindness, Service, Compassion and Excellence. Today, our centers
include more than 30 premier providers of short-term
rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care including
several named "Best Of" by US News & World Report. When you join
the team at a National center, you join a team that provides
life-changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and
families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment.All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.ID
2024-2539Location/Org Data : Name Riverside Health & Rehabilitation
CenterCategory Respiratory CarePosition Type Full-Time
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