The Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory and pulmonary therapy, management, and rehabilitation under the direction of a doctor. The Respiratory Therapist treats conditions that affect the pulmonary system and help patients who are having trouble breathing from infants to the elderly in a variety of health care settings.

　　Essential Duties and Responsibilities

　　Adheres to established policies and procedures of the facility

　　Performs focused interviews to identify specific patient needs

　　Assess signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychosocial changes in the patient’s condition

　　Plans for outcomes of care for those patients assigned

　　Assists with diagnosing lung or breathing disorders

　　Evaluates patients and performs tests and studies when indicated

　　Determines appropriate therapy and treatment options in collaboration with physicians

　　Analyzes blood and sputum in the lab when applicable

　　Manages respiratory/pulmonary equipment and devices

　　Educates patients and families about lung diseases and breathing disorders

　　Performs interventions according to identified priorities, plan of care, and the hospital policies and patient care outcome standard.

　　Adheres to emergency, safety and infection control procedures of the facility

　　Promotes and participates in activities to facilitate good interpersonal communications

　　Reports changes in the patient’s respiratory status to the Director/Supervisor of Respiratory Care Services, the nurse primarily responsible for the patient, and the physician, as needed, and prior to leaving the facility

　　Other duties as assigned

　　Minimum Requirements:

　　Current Respiratory Therapist Certification or Registration for the state in which he/she practices

　　One year of respiratory therapy clinical experience preferred

　　Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice

　　Participation and completion of Maxim's Competency program when applicable

　　Current CPR if applicable

　　TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

　　Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)

　　Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

　　Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site

　　Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements

　　Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required

　　Computer proficiency required

　　Must be at least 18 years of age Compliance & Ethics Expectations

　　Benefits

　　At Maxim Healthcare Staffing, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

　　Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

　　Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

　　401(k) savings plan

　　Awards and recognition programs

　　*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

　　About Maxim Healthcare Staffing

　　Maxim Healthcare Staffing has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, and employees for more than 30 years. Our nationwide suite of services includes home healthcare, companion and behavioral care, healthcare staffing, and workforce solutions. Maxim's commitment to customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical staffing needs makes us a trusted partner wherever healthcare is needed.

　　Maxim Healthcare Staffing is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.