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RESPIRATORY THERAPIST

Company: National Healthcare Associates
Location: Hartford
Posted on: November 19, 2024

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 40 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

Keywords: National Healthcare Associates, Billerica , RESPIRATORY THERAPIST, Healthcare , Hartford, Massachusetts

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