Respiratory Therapist

Are you a caring professional who wants to make a difference in someone's life? If so, TreVida Healthcare is the place to work! As a Respiratory Therapist with TreVida, you have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our residents by providing exceptional respiratory care. We care for our residents as well as our staff. Come and enjoy a welcoming work environment where teamwork, compassion, and excellence are valued every day!

Responsibilities

As a Respiratory Therapist, your responsibilities include

• Assess, treat, and monitor residents with respiratory and cardiopulmonary conditions.
• Administer respiratory treatments including oxygen therapy, aerosol treatments, nebulizer treatments, and medication administration as ordered.
• Manage and monitor ventilator-dependent residents in accordance with physician orders and facility policies.
• Perform routine ventilator checks, troubleshooting, and documentation.
• Assist with tracheostomy care including suctioning, trach changes (as permitted), and emergency airway management.
• Monitor residents for changes in respiratory status and communicate findings promptly to physicians and nursing staff.
• Obtain and interpret pulse oximetry, capnography, and other respiratory assessments as appropriate.
• Educate residents, families, and staff regarding respiratory treatments, equipment, and disease management.
• Ensure respiratory equipment is properly maintained, cleaned, and functioning safely.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning meetings.
• Assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges involving residents requiring respiratory services.
• Respond appropriately to respiratory emergencies and participate in CPR and emergency response activities.
• Follow all infection prevention, safety, OSHA, CMS, and state regulatory requirements.
• Maintain the dignity, privacy, and comfort of every resident while delivering high-quality respiratory care.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, therapy, and other disciplines to optimize resident outcomes.

Qualifications

• Current State License as a Respiratory Therapist (RRT or CRT, as applicable).
• Current BLS certification required; ACLS preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Experience in long-term care, skilled nursing, ventilator, sub-acute, or critical care preferred.
• Knowledge of ventilator management, tracheostomy care, oxygen therapy, and respiratory equipment.
• Strong assessment, communication, organizational, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently while functioning effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Benefits Include

• Generous compensation package
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Daily Pay Available
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Supplemental Benefits Available
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Continuing Education Opportunities
• Supportive Team Environment
• Opportunities for Professional Growth and Advancement