Respiratory Therapist - Home Care jobs in Winston Salem, NC

Respiratory Therapist - Home Care works in a home care environment and assists in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with pulmonary disorders. Collects and analyzes sputum, blood, and breath specimens to determine levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other gases. Being a Respiratory Therapist - Home Care treats patients with pressure breathing, mechanical ventilation, positive pressure breathing, humidity/medicated aerosol therapy, medical gas administration, pulmonary drainage procedures, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Also measures the lung capacity of a patient to determine if there is an impairment. Additionally, Respiratory Therapist - Home Care operates oxygen and other therapeutic gas and mist equipment. Requires a credential of Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). Requires an associate's degree. Typically reports to a manager. Respiratory Therapist - Home Care's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Respiratory Therapist
  • Powerback Rehabilitation
  • Independence, VA FULL_TIME
  • Powerback is a new way of delivering recovery, rehabilitation, respiratory, and wellness services to patients across the nation. We deliver an empowered approach to achieving your full potential by providing integrated and individualized solutions. Our reimagined approach to rehabilitation connects directly to the patient experience, which is centered on transforming the road to recovery for everyone and helping patients get their power back. It's patient-centered care that provides a sustainable way of feeling better, moving better, breathing better, and living better.

    POSITION SUMMARY: Under general supervision and medical direction performs respiratory care related procedures. Exercises considerable judgment in accordance with physician's treatment plan and within the scope of departmental policies and procedures. Scope of practice includes patient/family assessment and management, resource management, care facilitation, and discharge planning as required. Assesses resident's condition, administers prescribed therapy and aerosolized medications, observes and records resident's progress and response to therapy modalities including adverse reactions to drugs and therapy. Provides in-service training to residents, family members, and facility staff. Resident population is primarily adult and geriatric. Utilizes knowledge of the principles of growth and development appropriate to the resident's age to ensure that care provided meets the unique, physical and psychological needs of the resident. Involves appropriate parties (i.e. resident's family or facility staff) in the assessment, treatment, and continuing care of the resident as needed.
    RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:
    1. Initiates, monitors and maintains life support systems for residents in the skilled nursing facility.
    a. Performs airway care and maintenance.
    b. Manages artificial ventilator status as directed by an approved protocol.
    c. Maintains and troubleshoots mechanical ventilators.
    d. Participates in cardiopulmonary resuscitation procedures of bag ventilation and closed chest massage.
    2. Initiates, monitors and documents performance of various respiratory care modalities.
    3. Performs assessment of residents' cardiopulmonary status utilizing physical assessment and history taking skills, laboratory findings, radiological studies of the chest, pulmonary function testing and professional judgment to formulate a respiratory care plan upon the order of a physician.
    4. Performs various tasks prior to treating a resident as follows:
    a. Check physician's orders for completeness.
    b. Orders to include: diagnosis, ICD -10 code, type and duration of therapy, type and dosage of medication, FI02 and frequency.
    c. Check resident's chart for history, physical and for pertinent information to determine precautions to be observed at bedside.
    d. Observe and chart: pulse, respiration, breath sounds (number and quality), and resident's general appearance, including breathing exercises and teaching and training to residents.
    e. Notify supervisor of all new starts and discontinued residents.
    5. Administers proper technical respiratory care procedures. Dispenses proper dosage of medication, acquires and adjusts devices to insure optimal results from therapy. This includes mask, mouthpiece, or Trach equipment for resident's comfort and ease of operation, regulates flow and pressure of equipment. Observes resident's respiratory rate and pattern, pulse, breath sounds, reaction to medication, any difficulty with therapy during and after treatment. Chart and communicate to the resident's nurse any pertinent information. Observe thorough and accurate charting technique.
    6. Inspects and tests equipment, disassembles, cleans, reassembles equipment as required. Maintains adequate supply of necessary equipment. Performs administrative duties and record keeping when required. Disposes of equipment properly.
    7. Assists in emergency cardio-pulmonary resuscitation as an integral part of the emergency team. Therapist is required to be CPR certified.
    8. Initiates, administers, evaluates response to, and documents all therapy modalities according to departmental procedure and ordered by a physician including: intermittent positive pressure breathing, hand held nebulizer, chest physical therapy modalities, including percussion, vibration, breathing and cough retraining exercises, deep tracheal suctioning, incentive spirometry, sputum induction.
    9. Recognizes resident's adverse reaction to therapy modalities and takes correct action.
    10. Documents all resident care services rendered as part of a medical record.
    11. Accepts and transcribes verbal orders related to respiratory care procedures.
    12. Sets up, maintains and records log entries on all types of oxygen and respiratory supplies and equipment as required.
    13. Instructs residents and family members in the rationale and methodology of every respiratory procedure administered to each resident to facilitate resident cooperation, understanding and efficiency of treatment. Work towards set goals to reach maximum rehabilitation potential.
    14. Attends internal and external educational programs and reads appropriate professional journals in order to maintain and enhance technical skills and clinical competencies.
    15. Participates in interdisciplinary resident rounds and conferences to plan and evaluate effective resident care.
    16. Participates in quality assurance program data collection as assigned.
    17. Responsible for the effective and efficient delivery of rehab services; adherence to an established plan of care, department and patient(s)' schedule, and timely documentation of services.
    18. Participates in general equipment troubleshooting and specific tasks to optimize accuracy of diagnostic equipment including quality control methods and preventive maintenance and calibration.
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    Requirements:
    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.
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Respiratory Therapist / Respiratory Therapist Registered
  • Cross Country Healthcare
  • Winston, NC FULL_TIME
  • Cross Country Allied has more of the travel jobs that you want. If this position isn't right for you... don't worry about it. We have new and exciting assignments coming in every day, in fantastic cit...
  • 27 Days Ago
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HOME CARE PHYSICAL THERAPIST PT
  • Liberty Health
  • Stuart, VA FULL_TIME
  • ***$20,000 Sign On Bonus!!*** Liberty Cares With Compassion At Liberty Home Care we know that following an illness, trauma or surgery, the ability to recover at home can greatly improve patient outcom...
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HOME CARE PHYSICAL THERAPIST PT
  • Liberty Health
  • Elkin, NC FULL_TIME
  • ***$15,000 Sign On Bonus!!*** Liberty Cares With Compassion At Liberty Home Care we know that following an illness, trauma or surgery, the ability to recover at home can greatly improve patient outcom...
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HOME CARE PHYSICAL THERAPIST PT
  • Liberty Health
  • Elkin, NC FULL_TIME
  • ***$15,000 Sign On Bonus!!*** Liberty Cares With Compassion At Liberty Home Care we know that following an illness, trauma or surgery, the ability to recover at home can greatly improve patient outcom...
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HOME CARE OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST OT
  • Liberty Health
  • Stuart, VA PER_DIEM
  • Liberty Cares With Compassion At Liberty Home Care we know that following an illness, trauma or surgery, the ability to recover at home can greatly improve patient outcomes. Our healthcare professiona...
  • 14 Days Ago
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Respiratory Therapist (RT) / Weekend Days $10,000 Sign-on Bonus
  • Select Medical Corporation
  • Greensboro, NC
  • Overview Select Specialty Hospital - Greensboro Critical Illness Recovery Hospital located inside of Moses Cone Respirat...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Manager Respiratory Care
  • Cone Health
  • Reidsville, NC
  • Overview: This position oversees operations for Respiratory Care Services within Cone Health. The position ensures quali...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Respiratory Therapist
  • Duke Health
  • Whitsett, NC
  • At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones,...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Respiratory Therapist - PRN
  • Duke Health
  • Whitsett, NC
  • At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones,...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Respiratory Care Practitioner
  • Cone Health
  • Greensboro, NC
  • Overview: This position is responsible for providing quality Respiratory Care for patients, including neonates, pediatri...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $1,475-1,700 per week
  • Hiring Now!
  • Winston Salem, NC
  • AMN Healthcare Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in WINSTON SALEM, North Caro...
  • 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Respiratory Care Practitioner
  • Cone Health
  • Greensboro, NC
  • Overview: This position is responsible for providing quality Respiratory Care for patients, including neonates, pediatri...
  • 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Winston Salem, North Carolina

Winston-Salem is a city in and the county seat of Forsyth County, North Carolina, United States. With a 2019 estimated population of 251,907 it is the second largest municipality in the Piedmont Triad region, the fifth most populous city in North Carolina, and the eighty-ninth most populous city in the United States. With a metropolitan population of 676,673 it is the fourth largest metropolitan area in North Carolina and is expected to keep that fourth spot for many more years. Winston-Salem is home to the tallest office building in the region, 100 North Main Street, formerly the Wachovia Bui...
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Income Estimation for Respiratory Therapist - Home Care jobs
$49,759 to $57,055
Winston Salem, North Carolina area prices
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