Respiratory Therapist - Weekends Only
Company: Signature HealthCARE, LLC
Location: Erin
Posted on: February 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Overview Principal duties are to
assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders. The
Respiratory Therapist assumes primary responsibility for all
respiratory care modalities. The Respiratory Therapist initiates
and conducts therapeutic procedures; maintains patient records; and
selects, assembles, checks, and operates appropriate equipment as
per medical practitioner orders. Duties will also include offering
training and education to residents, families, and other
Stakeholders. Provide respiratory therapy services according to
practice guidelines and evidence-based disease management
Responsibilities Conduct screenings for pulmonary rehabilitation.
Perform pulmonary evaluations. Document in the medical record to
include treatments, outcomes, and evaluations. Participate in the
care plan and care plan meeting. Work as part of a team of
physicians, nurses and other health care professionals to manage
patient care. Audit charts on a periodic basis. Maintain knowledge
of CPAP/BPAP and ventilators. Read medical orders, measure arterial
blood gases, and review patient information to assess patient
condition. Able to perform testing such as ABG, Pulmonary Function
Test and other labs Qualifications Graduate of an approved program
by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education
Programs (CAAHEP) or the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory
Care (CoARC). Licensure appropriate to the state the Respiratory
Therapist is working in. Certifications related to the position;
including certification by the National Board of Respiratory Care,
CPR, etc. Maintain and enhance technical skills and clinical
competencies. Minimum of one (1) year previous job experience
preferred; long-term care field preferred.
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