Lead Respiratory Therapist - North Hollywood, United States - Sherman Village Healthcare Center

Sherman Village Healthcare Center North Hollywood, United States

2 weeks ago

Description

We are seeking a Lead Respiratory Therapist to join our team We are a skilled nursing facility looking for dynamic associates to provide our residents with a best-in-class experience.

Must have 5 years of RT Experience

Schedule:
Monday through Friday 8am-4:30pm

Certified/Registered Lead Respiratory Therapist (RT) Requirements

Employment is contingent upon background check, fingerprints, TB test, physical, and ongoing training and maintaining an active certificate in good standing
HBV vaccination not required, but suggested and available
This position requires regular, reliable, and punctual attendance
Graduation from an accredited school. Previous clinical experience in respiratory therapy and caring for patients with technology dependency (Medi-Cal requirement)
Current, verifiable Respiratory Care License in the State of California and successful completion of facility ventilator class
Current Basic Life Support Certification
Available to work a flexible schedule, including week-ends and evenings
Knowledge of OBRA and Title XXII guidelines for LTC
Knowledge of long-term care resident needs. Requires mental maturity to deal with fast-paced work environment
Ability to speak Spanish or any other non-English language helpful but not required
Must be aware of and understand the needs of the residents

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.

The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.

The employee must frequently carry up weight of up to 25 pounds, as well as lift or move a weight of up to 40 pounds using a "buddy" system or appropriate lift equipment or tools.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Primary Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities:

Sets up and operate various types of respiratory care equipment to be utilized in the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disease and/or illness in the sub-acute unit.

Assists in providing a clean, safe, dignified, happy and healthy environment for residents by performing the following duties
Complies with the facility's attendance policy requiring regular, reliable, and punctual attendance
Explains to the resident being treated, the purpose and procedure of treatments, tests, and equipment
Conducts physician-prescribed treatments of a routine nature operating Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing (IPPB) Machine, various oxygen devices, nebulizer and ultrasonic nebulizer, in order to administer prescribed medicinal vapors and gases, humidity, and various oxygen concentrations to the respiratory system of the resident
Performs chest physical therapy treatments involving percussion, postural drainage, and suctioning, in order to mobilize secretions and mucus in the lungs and to clear airway blockage in the respiratory system
Performs set-up, operation and monitoring of ventilator when resident's respiratory system is incapable of adequate spontaneous ventilation
Ensures the adequate maintenance of ventilation during cardio-pulmonary resuscitation
Records on respiratory care records and resident chart, all pertinent information of treatments, and resident response to treatments
Maintains and records daily ventilator monitoring and ventilator weaning logs
Performs Pulse Oximetry
Sets up oxygen via nasal cannula and simple face mask
Assists resident with uncomplicated transfer in and out of bed
Reports to relief personnel, condition of residents and treatments to be administered/conducted
Processes respiratory therapy equipment – cleaning as required
Conducts regular rounds – checking residents' oxygen equipment, replacing humidifiers as necessary, as well as spot-checking other respiratory therapy equipment on a timely basis
Reads prescription, measures arterial blood gases, and reviews patient information to assess patient condition and determine requirements for treatment such as type and duration of therapy, and medication and dosages
Determines most suitable method of administering inhalants, precautions to be observed, and modifications which may be needed that will be compatible with Physician's orders
Sets up and operates devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators
Operates equipment to ensure specified parameters of treatment such as volume, gas concentration, humidity, and temperature, and to administer medicinal gases and aerosol drugs to patients
Monitors patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes
Performs bronchopulmonary drainage and assists patient in performing breathing exercises
Performs pulmonary function tests to be used by Physician in diagnosis of case
Consults with Physician in event of adverse reactions
Maintains patient's chart that contains pertinent identification and therapy information
Inspects and tests respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently
Maintains a collaborative working relationship with the nursing staff, subacute care unit, and collaborative working relationship with the unit's Clinical Care Coordinator, Director of Nursing and Administrator
Performs such other functions as are identified by the Facility's Clinical Care Coordinator and/or Director of Nursing, Administrator

PAY SCALE:
$37 - $41 / Hour

Depending on a number of factors, including, but not limited to location, regularly scheduled work shift, knowledge, skills, experience, and expertise.

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