Respiratory Therapist

Are you a compassionate Respiratory Therapist looking to make a meaningful impact on residents' respiratory health and quality of life? Join our dedicated team with Venza Care at Decatur Rehabilitation and Healthcare Facility and bring your expertise to our community!

Why Join Venza Care?

1. Salary: Based on Experience

1. Comprehensive Benefits:
2. Health, Dental, Vision
3. 401(k) Retirement Plan
4. Paid time off – Start earning day one!
5. Supplemental insurance options
6. An opportunity to work in a caring and supportive environment at Venza Care
7. Access to ongoing training and professional development
8. Discounts on premium amenities and services
9. On-Demand Pay options
10. Professional Development:
11. Ongoing training and opportunities for growth within a dynamic healthcare environment.
12. Team Environment:
13. Work alongside a compassionate, dedicated team of professionals committed to making a difference in the lives of residents.

Position Overview:

Venza Care at Decatur Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist to provide specialized respiratory care to our residents. This critical role involves delivering high-quality respiratory therapy services, ensuring optimal lung function, and improving residents' overall quality of life. The Respiratory Therapist will collaborate closely with our healthcare team to assess, treat, educate, and support residents while contributing to reducing hospital readmissions.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Resident Assessment and Care Planning:
2. Conduct thorough respiratory assessments, including lung function, oxygen saturation levels, and symptom evaluation.
3. Collaborate with the healthcare team to develop and implement individualized respiratory care plans that promote residents’ health and comfort.
4. Therapeutic Interventions:
5. Administer prescribed respiratory therapies, such as nebulizer treatments, chest physiotherapy, oxygen therapy, and spirometry.
6. Manage and maintain respiratory equipment, including ventilators, ensuring safety and functionality.
7. Utilize airway clearance techniques to support optimal respiratory health.
8. Resident Education and Support:
9. Educate residents and families on respiratory conditions, treatment options, and self-management strategies.
10. Provide guidance on lifestyle changes, breathing exercises, and techniques to improve lung function and comfort.
11. Documentation and Compliance:
12. Maintain accurate, timely documentation of resident assessments, treatments, responses, and care provided in the electronic medical record system.
13. Ensure adherence to facility protocols, infection control standards, and regulatory requirements.
14. Team Collaboration and Training:
15. Work closely with nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate respiratory care within the resident’s overall treatment plan.
16. Assist in training nursing staff on respiratory care techniques, equipment use, and monitoring symptoms.

Qualifications:

1. Certification and Licensure:
2. Current certification as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT).
3. Active state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist in Alabama (or eligible for licensure).
4. Experience:
5. Experience in respiratory care, particularly in a long-term care or skilled nursing facility, is preferred.
6. Strong understanding of respiratory conditions, treatments, and medical equipment management.
7. Skills and Abilities:
8. Proficient in respiratory assessment techniques and therapeutic interventions.
9. Excellent communication skills for educating residents, families, and staff.
10. Compassionate, detail-oriented, and able to remain calm in emergency situations.
11. Physical Requirements:
12. Ability to lift, position, and assist residents, perform chest compressions, and manage emergency situations.
13. Capacity to stand, walk, and move frequently throughout the shift.

To Apply:

If you are passionate about respiratory care and improving the lives of those with respiratory conditions, we want to hear from you! Apply today and join us at Venza Care, where care comes with compassion, expertise, and a focus on improving lives. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Venza Care is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.