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Excelsior Care Group

Lead Respiratory Therapist RT

Excelsior Care Group, Rochelle Park, New Jersey, us, 07662

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Alaris Health at The Chateau, a skilled nursing facility in Rochelle Park, New Jersey, seeks a

Lead Respiratory Therapist (RT) .

Three 12‑hour weekly shifts (6:30‑19:00).

Lead RT Responsibilities

Receiving & providing shift report resident clinical information

Completing initial ‘report rounds’ ensuring vent settings to physician orders

Providing all ordered respiratory care services and clinical procedures

Assisting unit nursing personnel on resident out‑of‑bed periods and day room transfers

Maintaining on‑going respiratory safety surveillance & PRN airway management

Completing all ‘new admission’ documentation and assessments

Responding & providing emergency BLS procedures as announced or observed

Documenting administration of procedures identified in EMARS, VFS & shift progress notes

Attending IDCC, morning meetings, family conferences & resident/family educational training

Communicating resident incidents, clinical developments to unit nurse & physician

Exchanging respiratory disposable accessories according to policy exchange schedules

Providing DME disinfecting procedures according to both policy and practice

Eligibility / Qualifications

Graduate of an approved school for respiratory care

Credential CRT & or RRT by National Board for Respiratory Care, BLS & ACLS certified

NJ licensed respiratory care practitioner in good standing

Minimum of 2 years in acute/chronic respiratory care experience

Benefits

PTO

Health and dental insurance

401k

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