Respiratory Therapist

Full time - 7p-7a

Experience individualized care at a Rivaya Care affiliated facility. Each facility’s highly skilled clinical and therapy teams are well-versed in delivering specialized services that are centered around your specific needs, interests, and capabilities. This steadfast dedication ensures a smoother and safer transition during your recuperation process. With a wide array of services available, Rivaya Care facilities are fully equipped to address your healthcare needs.

We always aim to offer the highest standard of care at all times. Our passion for individual, innovative, and compassionate care is what makes us special, and know that both our residents and team members are well taken care of is what sets us apart.

Our facility is looking for dynamic and compassionate individuals to help enrich the lives of our residents, making every day vibrant with beautiful smiles and tender care.

We are seeking dedicated Respiratory Therapist to set up and operate devices such as therapeutic gas administration apparatus and mechanical ventilators, providing emergency care, such as external cardiac massage, artificial respiration, or assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and maintaining charts that contain patient identification and therapy information.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for our Full-time team members which includes:

• Health insurance
• Dental and vision insurance
• 401(K) Program
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Voluntary life and disability insurance
• “APPRECIATE YOU” PERKS - our team members enjoy substantial savings on Electronics, Appliances, Apparel, Cars, Flowers, Fitness Memberships, Gift Cards, Groceries, Hotels, Movie Tickets, Rental Cars, Special Events, Theme Parks, And More!

Respiratory Therapist must have the following:

• Completion of an accredited respiratory therapy program or technical college course for respiratory therapy.
• Registration or certification by the national board for respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Current RCP license in the state of practice.
• Current RN or LPN license in the state of practice.
• Respiratory care, emergency care, and intensive care experience.
• Must possess a valid and current driver license and auto insurance.
• Current BLS and/or CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Strong knowledge of pulmonary function and pulmonary rehabilitation.
• Experience with respiratory equipment.

As a skilled, compassionate Respiratory Therapist, you will:

• Monitoring patient physiological responses to therapy such as arterial blood gases, vital signs or blood chemistry, and lung function changes, and consulting with physicians if there are adverse reactions.
• Working as part of a team of health care professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures.
• Setting up and operating devices including therapeutic gas administration apparatus, mechanical ventilators, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators.
• Following specified parameters of treatment.
• Providing emergency care, such as external cardiac massage, artificial respiration, or assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Inspecting, testing, cleaning, and maintaining respiratory therapy equipment to ensure it is functioning safely and efficiently.
• Maintaining charts that contain patient identification and therapy information.
• Measuring arterial blood gases, reading prescriptions, lung capacity, and reviewing other information to assess patient condition.
• Relaying blood analysis results to a physician.
• Making emergency visits to resolve equipment problems when necessary.
• Ordering equipment repairs when necessary.
• Explaining health care treatment procedures to patients to gain cooperation.
• Checking pulmonary function in patients.

We are an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, expression or orientation, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, or status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran. When completing this application, you may exclude information that would disclose or reference this information, or any information relating to any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.