US-MD: Baltimore-Respiratory Therapist

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Job Title: Respiratory Therapist
Job Location: MD: Baltimore
Pay Rate: Open
Job Length: full time
Start Date: 2008-03-24

Company Name: Genesis HealthCare & Genesis Rehab Svcs
Contact: Human Resources
Phone: (610) 444-6350
Fax: (610) 925-4000

Description: Both day and night shifts available.





Under general supervision and medical direction performs respiratory care related procedures. Exercises considerable judgment in accordance with physicians treatment plan and within the scope of departmental policies and procedures. Assesses residents condition, administers prescribed therapy and aerosolized medications, observes and records residents progress and response to therapy modalities including adverse reactions to drugs and therapy. Provides in-service training to residents, family members, and nursing home staff. Scope of practice is primarily adult and geriatric residents. Utilizes knowledge of the principles of growth and development appropriate to the residents age to ensure that care provided meets the unique, physical and psychological needs of the resident. Involves appropriate parties (I.e. residents family or nursing home staff) in the assessment, treatment, and continuing care of the resident as needed.

A respiratory Therapist must have a high level of knowledge of respiratory therapy and practice required through completion of a NBRC approved and accredited program and one year of clinical practice experience under medical direction. Must have a current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification and current State Licensure for a Respiratory Care Practitioner.

10657




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