Respiratory Therapist

The Respiratory Therapist assesses, treats and cares for residents with breathing disorders. The therapist assumes responsibility for respiratory care modalities, assesses, initiates and conducts therapeutic procedures; maintains patient records; and selects, assembles, checks, and operates equipment. This role collaborates with medical providers, nursing staff and the interdisciplinary team to deliver high-quality respiratory care services, ensuring compliance with facility guidelines in addition to federal and state regulations.

Join us with an attractive benefits offering: 

• Competitive pay 


• Medical, dental, and vision insurance 


• 401K with matching funds 


• Life Insurance 


• Employee discounts 


• Tuition Reimbursement 


• Student Loan Reimbursement 

Responsibilities:

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate respiratory therapy treatments for residents in accordance with physician orders and established standards of practice.


• Administer treatments including oxygen therapy, aerosolized medications, chest physiotherapy, suctioning, and other applicable respiratory modalities.


• Monitor residents’ cardiopulmonary status, including oxygen saturation, vital signs, laboratory values, and imaging results.


• Set up and manage respiratory equipment to include but not limited to oxygen concentrators, AVAPs, BiPap, CPAP and nebulizers.


• Educate residents, families, and nursing staff regarding disease management, safe equipment use, and respiratory care techniques.


• Respond promptly to respiratory emergencies and assist as needed.


• Document all assessments, treatments, and resident responses as per facility policy.


• Maintain proper infection control practices and ensure respiratory equipment is cleaned, disinfected and stored appropriately


• Provides routine clinical care including non-invasive ventilator checks, tracheostomy care, suctioning, resident evaluations, care plan development, respiratory medication delivery, supply changes and equipment management.


• Ensures department compliance within facility guidelines and state and federal regulations


• Establishes and maintains respiratory equipment par-level and required maintenance records


• Troubleshoots equipment malfunction


• Conducts quality assurance audits


• Conducts quality control monitoring

Education and/or Experience:

• Demonstrates knowledge of basic respiratory practices.


• 2 years' experience in a long-term care setting preferred.


• Knowledgeable of federal and state regulations.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Must be a certified Respiratory Therapist


• Licensed in the state


• Completion of a two-year accredited Respiratory Program


• Current CPR certification or CPR certification within 90 days of employment.

Ciena Healthcare 

We are a national organization of skilled nursing, subacute, rehabilitative, and assisted living providers dedicated to achieving the highest standards of care in Michigan and Ohio. 

We serve our residents with compassion, concern, and excellence, believing that every one of them is a unique person who deserves our best each day that we care for them. Join us, if you have a passion for improving the lives of those around you and working with others who feel the same way.

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