Overview:
San Remo- Richardson and Carrara- Plano
The primary purpose of the Respiratory Therapist position is to participate in and oversee the care of Residents with tracheostomies and stomas as prescribed by the attending physician, consistent with accepted standards of respiratory care and within the scope of Respiratory Therapy training and licensure. This position supports respiratory treatment plans, pulmonary care services, tracheostomy management, airway management, clinical assessment, resident safety, and interdisciplinary care coordination within a skilled nursing, long-term care, rehabilitation, or healthcare environment.
Responsibilities:
- Observe, assess, and treat Residents with tracheostomies in accordance with community policies, physician orders, and federal, state, and local regulations.
- Document respiratory assessments, tracheostomy care, treatments, interventions, and resident responses in the medical record.
- Consult with the Director of Nurses and Attending Physician regarding changes in resident condition, respiratory status, and tracheostomy care needs.
- Administer respiratory medications, oxygen therapy, treatments, and procedures as prescribed.
- Identify, secure, maintain, and monitor respiratory equipment and supplies necessary for tracheostomy and pulmonary care.
- Change tubing and replaceable respiratory equipment components on a weekly basis or as required.
- Monitor resident respiratory status and report significant findings to appropriate clinical leadership.
- Assist with implementation of respiratory care plans and interdisciplinary treatment goals.
- Support compliance with respiratory care standards, infection prevention practices, and facility policies.
- Ensure a safe environment for the resident population.
- Has reviewed Cantex Senior Communities' Clinical Policies and Procedures for Abuse Prevention and understands the employee's responsibility to enforce them.
- Responsible for assuring patient/resident safety.
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program with a current and valid Respiratory Therapist license in the applicable state.
- Minimum of one year of experience in a long-term care, post-acute care, rehabilitation, hospital, or healthcare setting preferred.
- Knowledge of current tracheostomy care, respiratory treatments, pulmonary therapies, airway management, and tracheostomy dressings.
- Knowledge of respiratory equipment, respiratory assessments, oxygen therapy, and infection prevention practices preferred.
- Strong clinical assessment, communication, documentation, and patient care skills.
- Ability to read, write, and speak the English language.
Benefits/EEO:
What We Offer You
- Competitive Wages
- 401k with match
- Medical, Dental, Vision & Supplemental Insurance
- Vacation, Sick, Personal Holiday & Paid Holidays
- Short-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Tuition & CEU Reimbursement
- Rewards & Recognition Program
EEOC
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer an excellent benefit plan to include 401(k) with match, CEU reimbursement, vacation, sick time, holidays, medical, dental, and supplemental insurance plans, as well as a highly competitive compensation package.