Respiratory Therapist Per Diem

West View Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has been providing consistent quality care to the residents of Rhode Island since 1978.

We are more than just a nursing home or rehabilitation center. We are a community of friends, staff and residents alike, who share ideas and develop meaningful activities and programs to enhance everyone’s quality of life.

Our team of health care professionals carries on the tradition of excellent rehab and nursing care each day, partnering with each resident and their family to achieve maximum recovery and satisfaction, all in a warm and caring setting.

Our commitment is to treat every resident with the respect and dignity that he or she deserves. We achieve this by recruiting and retaining the very best caregivers and team members who wish to make a positive difference in the lives of those we serve.

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Our facility is seeking to hire Per Diem Respiratory Therapists for second and third shifts to join our team of experienced medical professionals for our new, state of the art, 20 bed Trach & Ventilator Unit.

Here at West View our cutting-edge Vent and Respiratory Care Unit offers accommodations for individuals relying on ventilators or tracheostomy care such as ventilator weaning & management, long & short-term ventilator support, bronchial hygiene, cpap/bipap, Why choose our certified Vent Unit? Our highly skilled interdisciplinary team of care givers-which includes top Pulmonary Physicians, licensed Respiratory Therapists, Registered Nurses, CNA's, Wound Care Specialists and Rehabilitation Experts who all aim to restore maximum function and independence to pulmonary compromised patients while providing families with an unparallel level of support.

Shift: Per Diem Evenings 3pm-11pm, Nights 7pm-11am

Responsibilities Include;

Under general supervision and medical direction, respiratory care related procedures are performed.

Manages artificial airways, performs airway care and maintenance, ventilator management, troubleshooting and maintenance of mechanical ventilators.

Assessment and treatment of residents/patient's respiratory status, ABG analysis. Administers prescribed therapies such as airway clearance; chest physiotherapy, percussion/vibration, deep tracheal suctioning and aerosolized medications. Review physician orders, correct aerosol therapy medication dosage. Communication and documentation are vital in inpatient care. Communicate with RT's, nurses, physicians and supervisor/management with any pertinent information regarding patient/respiratory status.

Assist in emergency cardio-pulmonary resuscitation. A therapist must be CPR certified. ACLS preferred but not required at time of hire.

Comprehensive Benefits and Employee Perks:

Full-time employees (32+ hours) are eligible for a robust package of benefits and exclusive perks designed to support their well-being and professional growth. Our comprehensive benefits include Rhode Island sick time, medical, dental, vision insurance, Aflac, and a 401K plan. We also offer a flexible work schedule to promote work-life balance. Beyond traditional benefits, our perks program provides access to valuable resources such as gym memberships, free car washes, reduced-rate pet insurance, and a Working Advantage employee discount site. Employees can also benefit from our Employee of the Month recognition, financial planning sessions, and an Employee Assistance Program. For added financial flexibility, we offer Tapcheck daily pay and rental car discounts.