Respiratory Therapist
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LocationMcAllen, TX
Work modeon-site
SeniorityLead
Company size4+ people
PostedSep 25, 2026 · 1mo ago
Verified live3d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Assess, treat and care as prescribed for patients with breathing disorders
Assume primary responsibility for respiratory therapies, including supervision of respiratory therapy technicians
Initiate and conduct therapeutic procedures; maintain patient records; select, assemble, check and operate equipment
Interpret, organize and implement physician, nurse practitioner, or licensed medical professional orders directing resident care
Assist and continually monitor residents for proper position of airways, oxygenation, and respiratory stability
Successfully collaborate and initiate coordination of respiratory services with other resident services
Participate and cooperate with all aspects of facility needs and initiatives
Perform necessary duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting
Initiate and be clinically responsible for the administration of respiratory therapies as prescribed
Ventilator management, assessment, cleaning, weaning and maintenance
Tracheostomy maintenance, cleaning, replacement, and assurance of airway
Tracheal, NT, OT suction
Accurately obtain, document and report all pertinent vital signs
Review and revise patient respiratory care plans as necessary
Fully assess and document complete respiratory assessment upon admit and on a continual basis
BiPap/CPAP management, assessment, weaning and maintenance
SVN, LVN, MDI, and continuous cool/heated aerosol administration
Inform Respiratory Director of any new admissions, discharges, and change of condition
Complete, review, and ensure all respiratory therapy notes and charting are informative and descriptive
Ensure that any resident unable to call for assistance is checked frequently
Report to director any medication, medical supply, equipment needs necessary to perform your job functions
Immediately report any unsafe, malfunctioning or questionable equipment in use by the department
Adheres to and assures compliance with Code of Conduct, Resident Rights, facility policies and procedures and all applicable rules, regulations and standards
Follow all facility infection control precautions and safety regulations
Skills
ventilator
tracheostomy equipment
BiPap/CPAP
SVN
LVN
MDI
About the company
Grand Terrace
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About the role
POSITION SUMMARY: Assess, treat and care as prescribed for patients with breathing disorders. Assume primary responsibility for respiratory therapies, including the supervision of respiratory therapy technicians. Initiate and conduct therapeutic procedures; maintain patient records; and select, assemble, check and operate equipment.
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.
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All duties and responsibilities shall be performed as set forth in our established policies and procedures.
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Adheres to and assures compliance with Code of Conduct, Resident Rights, facility policies and procedures and all applicable rules, regulations and standards as set by Federal, State and regulating bodies.
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Interpret, organize and implement physician, nurse practitioner, or licensed medical professional orders directing resident care.
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Assist and continually monitor residents for proper position of airways, oxygenation, and respiratory stability.
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Successfully collaborate and initiate coordination of respiratory services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the resident’s total regimen of care.
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Participate and cooperate with all aspects of facility needs and initiatives.
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Perform necessary duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, and any other necessary documents as required or requested.
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Initiate and be clinically responsible for the administration of respiratory therapies as prescribes to include but no limited to:
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Ventilator management, assessment, cleaning, weaning and maintenance
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Tracheostomy maintenance, cleaning, replacement, and assurance of airway.
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Tracheal, NT, OT suction.
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Accurately obtain, document and report all pertinent vital signs
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Review and revise patient respiratory care plans as necessaryFully assess and document complete respiratory assessment upon admit and on a continual basis, while on shift.
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BiPap/CPAP management, assessment, weaning and maintenance.
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SVN, LVN, MDI, and continuous cool/heated aerosol administration.
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Inform Respiratory Director of any new admissions, discharges, and change of condition of any resident on skilled respiratory therapy services, and report any change of condition to appropriate nursing staff, and IDT team and physicians as clinically appropriate.
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Complete, review, and ensure all respiratory therapy notes and charting are informative and descriptive of the respiratory care services being provided and that response to care is documented.
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Ensure that any resident unable to call for assistance is checked frequently.
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Follow all facility infection control precautions and safety regulations including, but not limited to, personal protective equipment, dress code, and any other infection control precautions.
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Report to director any medication, medical supply, equipment needs necessary to perform your job functions.
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Immediately report any unsafe, malfunctioning or questionable equipment in use by the department.
Benefits
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Benefits eligibility for some benefits dependent on full time employment status.
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