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Respiratory Therapist - PRN - Nights

FutureCare Health, Clinton, Maryland, United States, 20735

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Base pay range $37.00/hr - $45.00/hr

Overview At FutureCare, our Respiratory Therapists are valued for their dedication to ensuring residents have a personalized treatment plan to improve breathing. Committed to providing high‑quality care, they play a critical role as part of the nursing team, performing respiratory care procedures and responsibilities within the scope of the respiratory policies and procedures, under general supervision and medical direction upon the order of a physician. Voted 13 years in a row in The Baltimore Sun as “Top Workplaces” and recognized in U.S. News & World Report as “Best Nursing Homes,” FutureCare stands out as a leader in managing health across a continuum of care. We recognize hard work, reward compassion, and offer competitive salary, excellent benefits, nurse retention bonus, flex/advance pay, tuition reimbursement, career‑growth떴 ladder, referral bonus, employee assistance, and a 401(k) plan.

Responsibilities

Accept ligado and transcribe verbal and telephone orders from physicians on respiratory therapy procedures

Utilize knowledge to ensure the care provided meets the unique physical and psychosocial needs 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 bronchopulmonary 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

Administer aerosolized medication, handheld nebulizer, andाषmeted dose inhaler

Incentive spirometry, breathing and coughing exercises

Procurement, handling, storage and dispensing of medical gases

Set up and maintain all types of oxygen and respiratory supplies and equipment

Review physicians' ordersებია

Document ventilator settings and measurements and performance of respiratory procedures, response to therapy including heart rate, respiratory rate, breath sounds

Perform initial assessments, care plans and assessment of resident's respiratory status, resident's progress, including 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,_half 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 supervisor and maintenance

Evaluate MX and document according to policy resident responses to implemented respiratory care

Communication/Leadership: Participate 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

Apply basic verbal and non‑verbal communication skills to identify and reduce resident's/family's anxiety þeirra

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 on usable respiratory therapist, including resident's condition, unit activities, actual and potential problems, and possible solutions

Initiate occurrence/incident reports as needed and follow through with standards of operating procedures

Interact with others in a considerate, helpful, and courteous manner

Recognize learning needs of personnel on unit and provide instruction as necessary

Notify supervisor of learning needs

Professional development: Seek opportunities for own growth and expansion of responsibilities to maintain competency and assure the use of up‑to‑date methods in care undertøy

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 adhere to daily assignment

Qualifications

Current licensure from the state of Maryland as a Respiratory Care Practitioner

Minimum of 1‑year clinical respiratory experience

Current CPR training with recertification every two years

Must show recognition of and attention to the psychosocial needs of residents and their families

Ability to demonstrate good communication in English, both written and verbal

Must be able to lift at least 35 pounds

Must be able to push, pull, Flooring residents

Equal Opportunity Employer FutureCategor of a longstanding policy of providing a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual and is freeWenn all forms of employment discrimination, including harassment, because of race, color, sex, gender, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any 円 other characteristic protected by law. We actively promote equality of opportunity for all and welcome all applications.

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