Description

Job Description

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in respiratory therapy from an accredited institution.
• Additional certifications in ventilator management, oxygen therapy, or advanced airway management are preferred.
• Valid SCFHS license as Specialist.
• 1-3 years of clinical experience, in respiratory therapy, preferably in rehabilitation or long-term care settings.
• Experience working with elderly populations and residents with chronic respiratory diseases such as COPD, asthma, or post-stroke respiratory weakness.
• Experience with mechanical ventilation and tracheostomy management is an asset.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Assess respiratory function and needs of patients upon admission and regularly thereafter.
• Implement prescribed respiratory treatments and therapies.
• Manage ventilators, oxygen delivery systems, and airway devices.
• Educate patients and family members in respiratory health management.
• Monitor and record vital signs and respiratory parameters.
• Recognize early signs of respiratory deterioration and escalate care as needed.
• Ensure proper maintenance and sterilization of respiratory equipment.
• Assist with airway management, including suctioning and tracheostomy care.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and team meetings.
• Maintain compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
• Support patients’ participation in respiratory rehabilitation programs.
• Contribute to infection prevention measures related to respiratory care.
• Provide support during resident transfers and mobility exercises.
• Document all interventions, assessments, and resident responses accurately.

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