Respiratory Therapist
Company: TalentBurst, Inc.
Location: Broadview Heights
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Title: Respiratory Therapist
Length of assignment: 14 weeks Shift: 07:00 PM - 07:00 AM Minimum
guarantee: 36 Location: Broadview Heights, OH 44147 Position
Summary: Under general supervision and medical direction on
performs respiratory care-related procedures. Exercises
considerable judgment in accordance with the physician's treatment
plan and within the scope of departmental policies and procedures.
Scope of practice includes patient/family assessment and
management, resource management, care facilitation, and discharge
planning as required. Assesses resident's condition, administers
prescribed therapy and aerosolized medications, observes and
records resident's progress and response to therapy modalities es
including adverse reactions to drugs and therapy. Provides
in-service training to residents, family members, and facility
staff. The resident population is primarily adult and geriatric. U
utilize knowledge of the principles of growth and development
appropriate to the resident's age to ensure that care provided
meets the unique, physical, and psychological needs of the
resident. Involves appropriate parts (i.e. resident's family or
facility staff) in the assessment, treatment, and continuing care
of the resident as needed. Responsibilities/Accountabilities: 1.
Initiates, monitors, and maintains life support systems for
residents in the skilled nursing facility. a. Performs airway care
and maintenance. b. Manages artificial ventilation status as
directed by an approved protocol. c. Maintains and troubleshoots
mechanical ventilators. d. Participates in cardiopulmonary
resuscitation procedures of bag ventilation and closed chest
massage. 2. Initiates, monitors, and documents performance of
various respiratory care modalities. 3. Assesses residents'
cardiopulmonary status using physical assessment and history taking
skills, laboratory findings, radiological studies of the chest,
pulmonary function on testing and professional judgment to
formulate a respiratory care plan upon the order of a physician. 4.
Performs various tasks prior to treating a resident as follows: a.
Check physician's orders for completeness. b. Orders to include:
diagnosis, ICD-10 code, type and duration of therapy, type and
dosage of medication, FI02, and frequency. c. Check the resident's
chart for history, physical and for permanent information to
determine precautions to be observed at bedside. d. Observe and
chart: pulse, respirations, breath sounds (number and quality), and
the resident's general appearance, including breathing exercises
and teaching and training to residents. 5. Administers proper
technical respiratory care procedures. Dispenses proper dosage of
medication, acquires and adjusts devices to ensure optimal results
from therapy. This includes mask, mouthpiece, or Trach equipment
for the resident's comfort and ease of operation, regulates flow
and pressure of equipment. Observes resident's respiratory rate and
pattern, pulse, breath sounds, reaction to medication, any
difficulty with therapy during and after treatment. Chart and
communicate to the resident's nurse any pertinent information.
Observe thoroughly and accurate change technique. 6. Inspects and
tests equipment, disassembles, cleans, and reassembles equipment as
required. Maintains an adequate supply of necessary equipment.
Performs administrative duties and record-keeping when required.
Disposes of equipment properly. 7. Assists in emergency
cardio-pulmonary resuscitation as an integral part of the emergency
team. A therapist is required to be CPR certified. 8. Initiates,
administers, evaluates response to, and documents all therapy
modalities according to departmental procedure and ordered by a
physician, including: intermittent positive pressure breathing,
hand-held nebulizer, chest physical therapy modalities, including
percussion, vibra on, breathing and cough retraining exercises,
deep tracheal suctioning, incentive spirometry, and sputum
induction. 8. Recognizes the resident's adverse reaction to therapy
modalities and takes correct action. 9. Documents all resident care
services rendered as part of a medical record. 10. Accepts and
transcribes verbal orders related to respiratory care procedures.
11. Sets up, maintains, and records log entries on all types of
oxygen and respiratory supplies and equipment as required. 12.
Instructs residents and family members in the rationale and
methodology of every respiratory procedure administered to each
resident to facilitate resident cooperation, understanding, and
efficiency of treatment. Work towards set goals to reach maximum
rehabilitation potential. 13. A ends internal and external
educational programs and reads appropriate professional journals in
order to maintain and enhance technical skills and clinical
competencies. 14. Participates in interdisciplinary resident rounds
and conferences to plan and evaluate effec ve resident care. 15.
Participates in quality assurance program data collection as
assigned. 16. Responsible for the effective and efficient delivery
of rehab services; adherence to an established plan of care,
department and patient (s)' schedule, and mely documentation of
services. 17. Participates in general equipment troubleshooting and
specific tasks to optimize the accuracy of diagnose c equipment,
including quality control methods and preventive maintenance, and
calibrate on. Specific Educational/Vocational Requirements: 1. A
Respiratory Therapist must have a high level of knowledge of
respiratory therapy and practice required through completion of a
NBRC-approved and accredited program and one year of clinical
practice experience under medical direction. Must have a current
Basic Cardiac Life Support certificate and current State Licensure
for a Respiratory Care Practitioner. Job Skills: 1. Must possess
strong interpersonal skills and communication while displaying
professional manners. 2. Requires great accuracy in the performance
of du es. 3. Must possess the ability to positively interact with
others, including personnel. Compliance: 1. Complies with
applicable legal requirements, standards, policies, and procedures,
including but not limited to those within the Compliance and Ethics
Program, Standard/Code of Conduct, Federal False Claims Act, and
HIPAA. 2. Participates in required orientation and training
programs. 3. Promptly reports concerns and suspected incidences of
non-compliance to the supervisor, Compliance Liaison, or to the
Compliance Officer via the Integrity Hotline. 4. Cooperates with
monitoring and audit functions and investigations. 5. Participates,
as requested, in quality assurance and process improvement
activities. TB_HC ZRHC Company Description Founded in 2002 by three
former Monster.com executives; TalentBurst is an award-winning
full-service Staffing Firm working directly with Fortune 500
companies in the US and Canada. We specialize in Contract and
Contract to Permanent roles across many industries and have
direct/contractual relationships with all our clients. Please visit
our website www.talentburst.com or come meet us at our offices in
Natick, MA, Miami, FL, Christiansburg, VA, Vineland, NJ, Houston,
TX & downtown San Francisco, CA Company Description Founded in 2002
by three former Monster.com executives; TalentBurst is an
award-winning full-service Staffing Firm working directly with
Fortune 500 companies in the US and Canada. We specialize in
Contract and Contract to Permanent roles across many industries and
have direct/contractual relationships with all our clients. Please
visit our website www.talentburst.com or come meet us at our
offices in Natick, MA, Miami, FL, Christiansburg, VA, Vineland, NJ,
Houston, TX & downtown San Francisco, CA
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