Respiratory Therapist, Days

Kindred Healthcare

2 months ago

United StatesFull TimeRespiratory Therapy

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Kindred Healthcare as a Respiratory Therapist, Days in United States. At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other.

Key Responsibilities

Implement one way speaking valve trials per physician order Assist physician with diagnostic and therapeutic b.

Provide and receive accurate and complete patient handoff reports Participate in department/hospital in-serv.

Provide timely and accurate updates to healthcare team members and make recommendations for modification to.

provide care appropriate for the adult and geriatric patient population Ability to work cooperatively as a m.

Work Schedule

Fixed schedule.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with Kindred Healthcare in United States.

Key Skills

Mechanical VentilationPatient AssessmentHemodynamic MonitoringBlood Work AnalysisRespiratory Care ProceduresDocumentationOrder VerificationEquipment TroubleshootingAirway ManagementIntubation AssistanceTracheostomy CareArterial Blood Gas SamplingPatient EducationInterpersonal CommunicationTeamworkEmergency Response

Requirements

Candidates must possess the required Respiratory Therapy education for credentialing and hold a current state Respiratory Therapy license along with CRT/RRT credentials. A minimum of one year of experience is preferred, and current BLS and ACLS certifications are mandatory.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Respiratory Therapist, Days at Kindred Healthcare a 3.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Respiratory Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Respiratory Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Respiratory Therapy position at Kindred Healthcare is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Mechanical Ventilation, Patient Assessment, Hemodynamic Monitoring, Blood Work Analysis, Respiratory Care Procedures, Documentation, Order Verification, Equipment Troubleshooting. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Respiratory Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for administering safe and competent respiratory care as ordered by a physician, which includes monitoring mechanical ventilation and administering medications. Essential functions involve the competent delivery of Respiratory Care procedures across the hospi...

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