Speech-Language Pathology (SLP)

SUMMARY:

* Ref #: C-RT-8969358
* Profession: Respiratory Therapist (RT)
* Job Type: Full-time
* Location: Coventry, RI
* Start Date: ASAP
* Schedule:, 08:00 AM-04:30 PM

REQUIREMENTS:

* Must have extensive knowledge of respiratory therapy, gained through completing an NBRC-approved and accredited program, plus one year of clinical experience under medical supervision.
* Must hold current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification and state licensure for a Respiratory Care Practitioner.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Initiates, monitors, and maintains life support systems for skilled nursing facility residents.
* Performs airway care and maintenance.
* Manages artificial ventilator status per protocol.
* Maintains and troubleshoots mechanical ventilators.
* Participates in CPR procedures, including bag ventilation and chest compressions.
* Initiates, monitors, and documents various respiratory care modalities.
* Assesses residents’ cardiopulmonary status using physical exams, history, lab results, chest radiology, pulmonary function tests, and professional judgment to create a respiratory care plan per physician's order.
* Performs various tasks prior to treating a resident as follows:
* Verify physician’s orders for completeness.
* Ensure orders include diagnosis, ICD-10 code, therapy type and duration, medication type and dosage, FIO2, and frequency.
* Review resident’s chart for history and precautions.
* Chart pulse, respiration, breath sounds, and general appearance.
* Notify supervisor of new starts and discontinued residents.
* Administers respiratory care:
* Dispenses medication and adjusts devices for optimal therapy.
* Uses equipment like masks, mouthpieces, and Trach for resident comfort.
* Regulates equipment flow and pressure.
* Monitors and charts respiratory rate, pulse, breath sounds, medication reaction, and therapy difficulties.
* Communicates pertinent information to the resident's nurse and ensures accurate charting.
* Inspects, tests, cleans, reassembles, and maintains equipment. Keeps adequate supplies and handles administrative duties and proper disposal of equipment.
* Assists in emergency CPR as part of the emergency team; must be CPR certified.
* Administers and documents therapy modalities per departmental procedure and physician orders, including:
* Intermittent positive pressure breathing.
* Handheld nebulizer.
* Chest physical therapy (percussion, vibration, breathing and cough retraining, deep tracheal suctioning, incentive spirometry, sputum induction).
* Recognizes and addresses adverse reactions to therapy.
* Documents all resident care services in the medical record.
* Accepts and transcribes verbal orders for respiratory care.
* Sets up, maintains, and logs oxygen and respiratory supplies and equipment.
* Instructs residents and families on respiratory procedures to ensure cooperation and effective treatment, aiming for maximum rehabilitation.
* Attends educational programs and reads professional journals to maintain and enhance skills.
* Participates in interdisciplinary rounds and conferences to plan and evaluate resident care.
* Participates in quality assurance data collection.
* Ensures effective rehab service delivery, adherence to care plans, schedules, and timely documentation.
* Troubleshoots and maintains diagnostic equipment, ensuring accuracy through quality control and preventive maintenance.
* Other duties assigned by Management