Job Posting for Pulmonary Rehabilitation Respiratory Therapist at FutureCare
Overview
At FutureCare our Respiratory Therapists are valued for their dedication of ensuring our residents have a personalized treatment plan. They play a critical role in our Progressive Pulmonary Care Units. As part of the interdisciplinary team in our Skilled Nursing Ventilator Units the Respiratory Therapist provide excellent care, which includes outstanding outcomes in Ventilator and Tracheostomy Weaning.
We offer an excellent Benefits package, Flex/Advance Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, Career Growth, Employee Assistance, 401K Plan, a generous Employee Referral Bonus Program, and a competitive salary.
****Sign-On Bonus $7,500 -Full Time and $5,000-Part Time****
***Recently Increased Pay Rates***
Responsibilities
Accept and transcribe verbal and telephone orders from physician on respiratory therapy procedures
Utilize knowledge to ensure the care provided meets the unique physical and psychosocial needs are met based on the resident’s age
Work within the scope of practice for adult and geriatric residents
Initiate, monitor, manage, troubleshoot, maintain, and wean residents from mechanical ventilators,
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, resuscitator bag ventilation and chest compressions
Obtain Blood Gas Samples
Perform chest physiotherapy, including therapeutic percussion, vibration, and Broncho pulmonary drainage
Perform pulmonary function testing, oxygen (medical gas), aerosol, and humidification administration
Manage artificial airway, tracheostomy care, changes, weaning and suctioning of airway and sputum induction
Aerosolized medication administration, handheld nebulizer, and metered dose inhaler
Incentive spirometry, breathing and coughing exercises
Procurement, handling, storage and dispensing of medical gases
·Setups and maintains all types of oxygen and respiratory supplies and equipment
Review physicians’ orders
Document ventilator settings and measurements and performance of respiratory procedures, response to therapy including heart rate, respiratory rate, breath sounds
Perform initial assessments, care plan and assessment of resident’s respiratory status, resident’s progress, including the recognition and recording of signs and symptoms of respiratory distress and medication effects and side effects or adverse reactions and notifying a physician and resident’s nurse
Provide education and in-service training to residents, families, nursing, and other nursing home staff
Review data obtained and documented by other respiratory therapists
Discuss abnormal or unusual assessment findings with Supervisor as needed
Document according to policy, discharge instructions and/or nursing transfer summary
Check proper operation of equipment before and during use as well as emergency equipment as assigned and report malfunctioning equipment to the Supervisor and Maintenance
Evaluate and document according to policy resident responses to implemented respiratory care
Communication/Leadership Participates as an effective member of the resident care team contributing to the efficient operation of the unit, demonstrating effective interpersonal communication with all personnel, residents’, and families as part of the facility’s commitment to quality resident care
Apply basic verbal and non-verbal communication skills to identify and reduce resident’s/family’s anxiety
Act as preceptor for new employees as assigned
Demonstrate procedures to new respiratory personnel, as assigned
Communicate pertinent information and requests through established organizational channels
Present an accurate and comprehensive shift report to oncoming respiratory therapist, including resident’s condition, unit activities, actual and potential problems, and possible solutions
Initiate occurrence/incident reports as needed and follows through with standards of operating procedures
Interact with others in a considerate, helpful, and courteous manner
Recognize learning needs of personnel on unit and provides instruction as necessary
Notifies supervisor of learning needs
Professional Development Seeks opportunities for own growth and expansion of responsibilities to maintain competency and assure the use of up-to-date methods in care giving
Participate in educational programs and workshops to increase professional competence
Read and follow through on written communication books on unit and initials as appropriate
Attend staff meetings
Participate in Performance Improvement programs
Present neat appearance in appropriate dress and identification as required by the position, department, and facility policy
Administrative Duties:
Set and implement goals and policies consistent with the philosophy and purpose of the facility
Abide by the standards identified in FutureCare’s Statement of Corporate Ethics and the Corporate Compliance Plan
Perform other relevant duties as assigned
Comply with schedule as posted and adheres to daily assignment
Qualifications
Current licensure from the state of Maryland as a Respiratory Care Practitioner
RRT or CRT
Prefer at least 1-year clinical experience
Will provide extensive clinical orientation to New Respiratory Graduates
Current CPR Certification
Must show recognition of and attention to the psychosocial needs of residents and their families
Ability to demonstrate good ability to communicate using English language in written and verbal
Must be able to lift at least 35 pounds
Must be able to push, pull, and lift residents
Respiratory Therapist - / - Pulmonary Function Tech - Per Diem
Hourly Wage Estimation for Pulmonary Rehabilitation Respiratory Therapist in Baltimore, MD
$54.67 to $74.76
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