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Respiratory Therapist
Location:
Keene, NH
Description:
Make a difference in the lives of children and young adults you serve. The respiratory therapist position is critical to provide day-to-day respiratory care to residents. As a respiratory therapist at Cedarcrest, you will oversee the respiratory needs of residents. This position will assure that all respiratory equipment is in good working order and needed supplies are on hand. Help Cedarcrest celebrate the children's successes as you go about your work each day. Your efforts will feel both meaningful and rewarding. Take advantage of our great benefits package with tuition reimbursement dollars up to $5,000 a year and staff development dollars up to $1,000 per year! (see below for more details of our exclusive benefit package) *This is a full-time position on evening shift Reports to: Director of Nursing ______________________________________________________________________ PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Provides respiratory therapy services to residents Assesses children's respiratory needs Assists with set up of respiratory equipment for new admissions following established procedures and in coordination with the respiratory vendor Completes respiratory assessments of new residents Provides respiratory treatments as prescribed Provides emergency care based on respiratory standards, policies/procedures /protocols Complies with State and Federal guidelines pertaining to controlled drugs and related medical supplies Assists with care and activities of daily living of residents Creates and maintains an atmosphere of warmth, caring, and calmness Lifts, transfers, and/or positions residents according to the facility guidelines May accompany residents to medical appointments, as necessary Maintains ongoing documentation of care provided in the electronic medical record Meets with resident's family members as necessary Reports significant medical problems/needs to Director of Nursing and/or physician 2. Serves as liaison with physicians and respiratory vendors Oversees the setup of respiratory equipment Oversees the ordering of respiratory supplies Establishes standards for the maintenance of respiratory equipment Serves as liaison with respiratory suppliers/vendors Assists in policy development regarding respiratory care Monitors the condition of medical equipment used by resident Maintains records of medical equipment in-house as well as all equipment out for repair 3. Assists nurses and nursing assistants with care of children with respiratory needs Assists with oversight of respiratory care provided by the Nurses and LNA's Assures that incidents/accidents are recorded and that Director of Nursing is notified of incidents involving residents Reports safety, equipment, and facility concerns in a timely manner Participates in training of caregivers 4. Participates in meetings and performs administrative functions in support of nursing role Assists in updating written policies and procedures as needed Completes necessary medical forms and reports May participate in nurses' meetings and inservices as appropriate Assists in implementing residents' Total Plan of Care Attends resident's quarterly and annual meetings, as necessary ESSENTIAL skills/abilities: Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time Must be able to lift 50 lbs. Capable of working independently and with a team Must have strong verbal and written communication Must possess abilities to problem solve PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Must have an Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy. Position requires an active license in the State of New Hampshire with a minimum of two years' experience in clinical respiratory services. Experience with children with multiple disabilities and/or chronic health experience preferred. Benefits Cedarcrest strives to be employee-focused in the health and wellness benefits and services that we offer staff. Your opinions and suggestions are welcomed, and very much solicited. We realize that staff members are diverse in their needs and concerns and we focus on providing a progressive benefits package to help promote health and well-being, physically, emotionally, and financially and offer the following benefits to support this goal: Free Lunch! Daily lunch served during a paid 30-minute break (5+ hour shift). Health Insurance (32+ hours per week) Dental Insurance (30+ hours per week) Medical Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account (20+ hours per week) Health Reimbursement Account (32+ hours per week) Long and Short Term Disability Insurance - company paid (32+ hours per week) Life Insurance - company paid (20+ hours per week) 401(k): Cedarcrest matches a percentage of employee's contribution (all staff) Staff Development - Each employee is provided with an annual allocation to help offset the cost of participation in continuing education programs (all staff) - Up to $1,000 per year Well-being Program - Employees can use a portion of their staff development funds for personal development activities related to wellness (all staff) Tuition reimbursement (all staff) - up to $5,000 per year Employee Assistance Plan - confidential, company-paid, professional services to help address issues affecting personal and/or work life (all staff) Earned Time Off (all staff) Bereavement Leave and Jury Duty (all staff) Differential Pay (all staff) Beautiful gardens and grounds, including a walking path and children's' playground, and play scape Daily, free coffee (all staff) About us Cedarcrest Center is unlike any other place you could work. For staff, working here is not just a job, it is the home and school for the children we serve and allows us all to foster the organization's mission with each and every interaction. Our work allows us all to enrich the lives of children with complex medical and developmental needs, support their families, and collaborate with other community providers to build a continuum of care. Our organizational values of integrity, compassion, accountability, responsibility, and enrichment stands for I CARE! The characteristics which reflect the value we place on teamwork reflect that We Are: Welcoming, Encouraging, Accepting, Respectful and Excellent! If this sounds like a mission you would like to be a part of and a culture you could contribute to and grow professionally in, then you belong at Cedarcrest! Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Medical specialties: Pediatrics Schedule: 8-hour shift Evening shift On call Weekend availability COVID-19 considerations: Masks, screening upon arrival, COVID vaccine, and Flu Vaccines all required
Company:
Cedarcrest Center For Children With Disabilities
Posted:
December 26 2023 on ApplicantPro
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