Respiratory Therapist

Job description

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nA Great Place to Work

nRiverside is a proud affiliate of National Health Care Associates. As a Certified Great Place to Work, we think that you are going to love it here. Your work will be meaningful to you. You will make a genuine difference in the lives of our aging guests and the families that love them. You will enjoy lasting bonds with the families you meet and with the teams you work on. And if you desire, you will experience real career growth where your expertise and dedication is valued and appreciated. We invite you to join our team!

nLocation: 745 Main Street, East Hartford, Connecticut, 06108

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nWhat You'll Do:

nAs a Respiratory Therapist, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the comfort, safety, and well-being of our residents. You will provide high-quality care to our residents with respiratory conditions.

nKey Responsibilities of a Respiratory Therapist:

nnnConduct thorough respiratory assessments, develop individualized care plans, and provide appropriate treatments to residents with respiratory ailments

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nnManage and monitor ventilator-dependent residents, ensuring proper functioning and addressing any complications promptly

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nnAdminister oxygen therapy as prescribed, monitor oxygen levels, and adjust therapy as necessary to maintain optimal respiratory function

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nnEducate residents and their families on respiratory conditions, treatment plans, and self-care techniques to promote independence and improve outcomes

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nnWork closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive care plans and ensure seamless communication

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nnRespond efficiently to respiratory emergencies, providing immediate interventions and coordinating with the interdisciplinary team as needed

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n nIf you're passionate about playing a crucial role in ensuring the comfort, safety, and well-being of our residents with respiratory conditions, in an environment where your expertise and dedication are valued and appreciated, we invite you to join our team as a Respiratory therapist.

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nWhat We Offer

nAs an affiliate of National Health Care, our Riverside team enjoys:

nnnCompetitive compensation and benefits package including a 10% defined contribution retirement plan

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nnComprehensive training and mentorship

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nnOpportunities for professional growth and development

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nnSupportive and collaborative work environment

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nnThe chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents

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nWhat You'll Bring:

nQualifications of a Respiratory Therapist:

nnnCertification as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)

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nnValid state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist

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nnPrevious experience in long-term care or a similar healthcare setting preferred

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nnStrong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills

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nnExcellent communication and interpersonal abilities

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nnAbility to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

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nnCommitment to providing compassionate and patient-centered care

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nWe Hire for Heart!

nNational Health Care Associates (National) is proud to be a family-run organization since 1984. Like family, each of National's centers are unique but share common values: Kindness, Service, Compassion and Excellence. Today, our centers include more than 40 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care including several named "Best Of" by US News & World Report. When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life-changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment.

nAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.

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nLocation/Org Data : Name Riverside Health & Rehabilitation Center

nCategory Respiratory Care

nLocation : Location US-CT-East Hartford

Worksite address

east hartford, CT, 06118, US

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