Linwood Meadows Care Center - Visalia, CA
Job Description

The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for providing high-quality respiratory care services in accordance with professional standards, facility policies, and physician directives. This role requires strong clinical assessment skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members.

The individual in this position must demonstrate sound judgment, adherence to safety protocols, and a commitment to maintaining resident confidentiality and delivering person-centered care.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Receive and follow daily schedules, instructions, and protocols as assigned by the supervisor and outlined in facility policies
• Adhere to all established policies and procedures within the facility or unit assigned
• Conduct focused interviews and assessments to identify patient needs and changes in respiratory status
• Assess physiological and psychosocial signs and symptoms indicating changes in resident condition
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data from the healthcare team, documenting actual and/or potential diagnoses
• Develop and implement care plans and expected outcomes based on assessments and patient needs
• Perform respiratory care interventions according to identified priorities, care plans, facility standards, and regulatory requirements
• Follow all emergency, safety, and infection control procedures
• Report changes in residents' respiratory status promptly to the Director/Supervisor of Respiratory Care Services, primary nurse, and physician as needed
• Maintain good working relationships with nursing, medical, and interdisciplinary staff
• Participate in activities promoting effective communication and teamwork
• Protect resident confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and facility privacy policies
• Report suspected or known violations of protected health information immediately to the Administrator
• Assume responsibility and accountability for performing all duties within scope
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with facility policies

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Qualifications
Education & Experience

• Associate Degree from an accredited respiratory care program required
• Bachelor of Science in a healthcare-related field preferred
• Minimum one (1) year of respiratory experience in an acute and/or subacute care setting preferred

Certificates, Licenses & Registrations

• Current Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license in the state of California
• Current CPR/BLS and ACLS certifications
• Knowledge of basic office equipment preferred

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to read, interpret, and apply information from professional journals, regulations, technical procedures, and care guidelines
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedural documentation
• Ability to communicate effectively with managers, staff, residents, and families
• Strong mathematical skills, including fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions
• Ability to solve practical problems and interpret a variety of instructions—written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 30 lbs
• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, read, hear, and communicate
• Frequent use of office equipment including telephone, fax, copier, scanner, and computer
• May be required to assist in resident evacuation during emergency situations
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities

Work Environment

• Noise level is generally low to moderate
• Environment includes resident care areas, nursing stations, and common facility spaces
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions

Additional Information

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required for the position.