Respiratory Therapist

Barton Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Austin, TX

Would like a part-time respiratory therapist 16-20 hours a week.

Nexion is a "Great Place to Work" because we provide:

Free employee and family telehealth immediately upon hire

Medical / Dental / Vision Care

Early Pay

FSA / HSA / 401k

Educational Advancement

Scholarship for employees and dependents

Emergency Relief

Your talents, skills and heart are in high demand. Join our team of collaborative healthcare professionals and work closely with a cross-functional team to create an environment of quality health and wellness of the minds, bodies and spirit s of our residents. APPLY TODAY!

About Us

Over the past 20 years, Nexion has grown to 50 affiliate skilled nursing and rehabilitation, as well as assisted living facilities in Colorado, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. Our collaborative and compassionate culture provides a platform for team members to share their talents and skills to facilitate continuous improvement across the entire organization. Nexion has also taken an active stance for diversity and inclusion by establishing a Diversity Task Force to tear down divisive barriers and build unity of cultures and purpose. Our commitment to excellence begins with the unity of our team for the care of our residents, which is reflected in our positive clinical outcomes, resident and family member testimonials, customer satisfaction ratings, AHCA Quality Awards and the advancement and tenure of our associates. We invite you to experience the Nexion culture and grow with us.

Job Summary:

The Respiratory Care Practitioner skillfully administers respiratory care modalities based on the individual needs of the residents in accordance with physician orders and standards set forth in the respiratory care policy and procedure manual. The Respiratory Care Practitioners duties include, but are not limited to:

Job responsibilites:

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Operation, maintenance and management of mechanical ventilators

Patient transportation (internal and external)

Drawing blood for arterial blood gas analysis and interruption

Aerolized drug administration

Oxygen therapy/humidity therapy

Continuous positive airway pressure therapy (CPAP/BiPAP)

Pulse oximetry

Capnography (side stream and main stream)

Specialized pulmonary function testing

Intermittent positive pressure ventilation (1PPB)

Incentive spirometry

Chest physiotherapy, airway clearance techniques and alternative airway maneuvers

Patient assessment

Participate in floor round monitoring

Operation of all equipment in accordance with department policy

Quality control of all equipment

Active participation in the departments Quality Assurance program

Equipment disinfection

Participation in in-service education program

Apnea monitoring

Communication skills

Meter dose inhaler medication administration

Any other assignment as delegated by Supervisor

Position Qualifications:

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)

RN or LVN/LPN with Respiratory Experience

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