Respiratory Therapy SCU

Responsibilities

Provide respiratory care to patients per physician orders and established policies and procedures. Initiates, monitors and maintains life support systems for residents in the skilled nursing facility, including airway care and maintenance, managing artificial ventilator status, maintaining and troubleshooting mechanical ventilators.

Participate in the development and/or implementation of resident care plans. Assure compliance with federal, state, and local technical and professional regulations and accepted practical guidelines. Maintain and promote good customer relations; communicate with management, coworkers, facility staff, residents, family members and other caretakers in a professional manner.

Provide instruction to patients and other caretakers in the methods and objective of therapy. Prepare and update resident records accurately and legibly. Must be able to meet with residents' family members to provide information.

Qualifications

Current RRT or CRT. Current BLS and/or CPR certification. At least one year as a RRT or CRT.