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Autumnwoods

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Autumnwoods, Buffalo, New York, United States, 14266

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TMG - Pool The McGuire Group | The McGuire Group Pool 455 Cayuga Road Suite 200 Buffalo, NY 14225, USA

Pay or shift range: $35 USD to $40 USD The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, shift, benefit selection or other job-related reasons.

Description Registered Respiratory Therapist

SHIFT: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week, flexible schedule

RATE: $35 - $40/hr. (depending on experience)

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Respiratory Therapist works under the direction of the Medical Director and is responsible implementation of Respiratory Care and Pulmonary Rehabilitation. This includes assessing patients and developing care plans, collaborating with medical staff and interdisciplinary teams to identify, communicate and overcome barriers to implementation and serving as a clinical resource/educator to all staff and patients.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Meeting with and examining patients who have pulmonary diseases, disorders, or complications

Conducting, performing, and analyzing diagnostic and function tests to assess lung capacity and capability

Working with physicians and nurses to create treatment plans

Treating patients with aerosol medications and chest physiotherapy

Evaluating progress of treatment

Documenting care by updating charts and records

Operating mechanical ventilators and other machines

Completing discharge planning by working with other members of the medical team

Training patients how to administer treatments and use equipment on their own

Recommending equipment and treatment for outpatient or home health

Protecting patients (and other healthcare employees) through stringent protocols

REQUIREMENTS:

Respiratory Therapist licensed in NYS

Experience in long-term care facility preferred

Vent/Trach experience required

Able to interpret patient information and make critical decisions about necessary actions

Ability to supervise and work well with and show respect toward other health care personnel (i.e., CNAs, LPNs, physicians, etc.), residents and their family members

Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to follow written and verbal instructions

Physical endurance for frequent activity; ability to lift a minimum of 20 pounds

BENEFITS:

Weekly Paychecks

Flexible Schedules

Generous Paid Time Off

Respiratory Therapist

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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