Respiratory Therapist Per Diem

PRN Respiratory Therapist

Job Summary

Alliance Health Group is seeking a compassionate and skilled PRN Respiratory Therapist to join our team in a long-term care facility. This is an excellent opportunity for a Respiratory Therapist looking for flexible, as-needed scheduling while making a meaningful difference in residents’ lives.

In this role, you will provide respiratory assessments, treatments, and ongoing support to residents with chronic and complex respiratory conditions. You will work closely with nursing staff and other healthcare professionals to promote resident comfort, respiratory stability, and overall quality of life.

If you are passionate about patient care and enjoy building meaningful relationships with residents, we encourage you to apply!

Key Responsibilities

Assessment and Evaluation

• Perform respiratory assessments, including respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, lung sounds, and airway function.
• Monitor residents for changes in respiratory status and report concerns promptly.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to support individualized care plans.

Respiratory Treatments

• Administer oxygen therapy, nebulizer treatments, and inhaled medications as ordered.
• Assist with CPAP and mechanical ventilation management, as applicable.
• Provide airway clearance techniques and other respiratory treatments as needed.

Resident and Family Education

• Educate residents and families on respiratory equipment, treatments, and chronic respiratory conditions.
• Provide guidance on breathing exercises and respiratory care techniques.

Team Collaboration

• Work closely with nursing staff, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.
• Communicate changes in residents’ conditions and contribute to care planning.
• Support comfort-focused and end-of-life respiratory care when appropriate.

Documentation and Compliance

• Maintain accurate documentation of assessments, treatments, and interventions.
• Follow facility policies, infection control procedures, and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Ensure respiratory equipment is used and maintained appropriately.

Emergency Response

• Respond promptly to respiratory emergencies.
• Assist with CPR and other emergency interventions within the scope of practice.

Qualifications

Education

• Associate’s degree in Respiratory Therapy or equivalent education from an accredited respiratory therapy program. A bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

• Current North Carolina Respiratory Care Practitioner license.
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential, as applicable.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification may be required based on facility needs.

Experience

• Previous experience in long-term care, hospital, or rehabilitation settings preferred.
• Familiarity with respiratory equipment, chronic respiratory conditions, and ventilator management preferred.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

• Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Compassionate, resident-centered approach to care.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and provide safe, effective respiratory care.

Work Environment and Schedule

• PRN (as-needed) position in a long-term care or skilled nursing facility.
• Flexible scheduling based on facility needs and your availability.
• Shifts may include weekdays, evenings, nights, or weekends, depending on facility requirements.
• Ideal for Respiratory Therapists seeking supplemental work or a flexible schedule.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move throughout the facility during scheduled shifts.
• Ability to handle respiratory equipment and assist with resident care as required.
• Ability to respond promptly to respiratory emergencies.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.
• Opportunities for continuing education and professional development.