Respiratory Therapist
Vitas Healthcare
Clewiston, FL
days
Sign-On Bonus

Respiratory Therapist Homecare

* Assess the respiratory status of patients admitted into the VITAs program as directed by the interdisciplinary team. * Evaluate the effectiveness of the present respiratory regimen. * Provide input into the interdisciplinary plan of care to promote optimal respiratory functions related to the patient's potential. * Instruct patients and caregivers in appropriate respiratory care procedures and techniques * Participate as needed in the care process and as directed by the interdisciplinary team * Complete appropriate documentation in a timely manner * Provide educational programs for VITAS staff members QUALIFICATIONS * Minimum 2 years' experience as a respiratory therapist RRT: Acute care and home care field experience required. CRTT: minimum 2 years' experience with at least 1 year acute care and 1 year home care field experience. * Experience with respiratory-related home care equipment, compressed medical gases, concentrators, and liquid oxygen. EDUCATION * Graduate of an approved program to train respiratory therapists. * B.R.C (National Board for Respiratory Care) credentialed (CRTT minimum; RRT preferred) * Current state License for Respiratory Care practitioner, if applicable. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES San Francisco Ordinance * Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. * EOE/AA M/F/DV