Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Respiratory Therapist:

• part-time position, 16-24 hours a week dayshift
• 8-hr shifts, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

Briarwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is part of Marquis Health Services, one of the Northeast's leading providers of Post-Acute Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Care. As the healthcare subsidiary of a three-generation, family-owned organization, Marquis Health Services has been helping patients live the best possible lives within their facilities through a wide range of exceptional rehabilitative services.

Proudly supported by Marquis Health Consulting Services. Join a company that admires, cares, appreciates and values their employees!

We offer many exciting benefits:

• Employee Referral Bonus (Up to $1,800)
• Employee Engagement/Culture Commitee
• Cell Phone Plan Discounts
• Company Sponsored Life Insurance
• EAP Resources

Responsibilities

• Perform chest examinations on a range of patients
• Consult with doctors and other healthcare staff to develop and modify patient treatment plans
• Provide detailed therapy, requiring significant independent judgment
• Perform exams and diagnostic tests measuring lung capacity and blood acidity/alkalinity
• Treat patients using oxygen or oxygen mixtures, aerosol medications and chest physiotherpay
• Connect patient who can't breathe to a ventilator
• Educate patients and families on how to use equipment and medications
• Regularly monitor both patients and equipment
• 3 years experience

To join this team please have the following requirements:

• COVID Vaccination Required
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care
• Current state licensure
• Experience with Trach Care and Ventilator Management in skilled nursing home, LTACH or hospital setting
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact well with residents and families