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Respiratory Therapist-Kindred Hospital-Melbourne-Per Diem Job Details

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Company:  Kindred Healthcare
Job Code:  085696
Categories:  Skilled Nursing / Nursing Home (SNF)
Job Role:  Respiratory Therapist
Region/Province:  Florida (FL)
City:  FL-Melbourne-Kindred Hospital - Melbourne
Job Description: 
Provide vital therapy treatments and relief for residents suffering from respiratory illness. Keep accurate records of the treatment and the resident's response.



Responsibilities:


  • Conduct physician-prescribed treatments of a routine nature

  • Perform chest physical therapy treatments which involve percussion, postural drainage or suctioning; perform airway management including trach tube changes, Passy-Muir Valve monitoring, and intubation or extubation; set up, operate and monitor ventilators

  • Record resident treatment, education and response to care

  • Submit accurate billing and documentation in accordance with RT protocol, Kindred policy and state/federal regulations

  • Conduct in-servicing and competency testing of nursing staff

  • Handle job responsibilities in accordance with the Company's Code of Business Conduct, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, appropriate professional standards and applicable state/federal laws


 

 

Respiratory Therapy

Respiratory Care

Respiratory Therapist

RT

  • The Therapist must have knowledge of medical terminology, respiratory protocols and RT intervention, and be able to react decisively in emergency situations.

  • We are looking for a graduate of an AMA-approved school for Respiratory Technology with Florida State licensing as required.

  • Effective communication with residents, their families and at all levels of the organization is a must.

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Post Date:  05/18/2012
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