Respiratory Therapist - Riverview Health and Rehab Jefferson

Respiratory Therapist

The Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory services under the direction of a physician and the direct supervision of the Respiratory Department Manager. The position requires patience, compassion, and a desire to care for seniors in a gentle and empathetic matter.

Responsibilities:

• Provides respiratory assessments and plans a respiratory care regimen based on assessment findings
• Provides routine clinical care including ventilator checks, tracheostomy care, deep tracheal, naso-tracheal, and oral suctioning; respiratory medication delivery resident evaluations and assessments; and respiratory equipment management and supply changes.
• Manages and operates ventilator manipulations
• Accurately documents and reports resident status, symptoms, and responses to respiratory modalities
• Provides respiratory care modalities and educates the resident and family members regarding the purpose and rationale of the respiratory regimen

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits: Medical (PPO or HMO), Dental, and Vision
• 100% Employer Paid Life Insurance For Full-Time Employees
• 401(k)
• Generous Time Off Package – Earn Time As You Work!
• Tuition Reimbursement and Scholarship Programs!