Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is an important position in home health care, and we are currently seeking a qualified individual to join the Lucent Health team. Someone who has experience, knowledge, and leadership skills, who is dedicated and passionate about their career and the communities we serve, and who is looking for growth and advancement.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform assessment procedures to determine patient treatment needs.
• Make recommendations for respiratory care and treatment.
• Administer treatment procedures based on patients' needs.
• Educate patients, family members, and care givers on respiratory treatment.
• Observe and report to the physician and nurse supervisor the patient's response to Respiratory therapy and any related changes in the patient's condition and modify the treatment based on patient progress and treatment effectiveness.
• Maintain and submit written clinical and agency records, as deemed necessary.
• Perform additional duties assigned in response to patient and/or Agency needs.

JOB CONDITIONS:

• Must have a driver's license and be willing, and able, to drive to patients' residences.
• The ability to access patients' homes, which may not be routinely wheelchair accessible, is required. Hearing, eyesight, and physical dexterity must be sufficient to perform a physical assessment of the patient's condition and to perform and demonstrate patient care.
• Physical activities will include, walking, sitting, stooping, and standing and minimal to maximum lifting of patients and the turning of patients.
• The ability to communicate, both, verbally, and in writing as frequent communication, by telephone in English, is required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have an associate degree in respiratory care from an accredited program.
• Must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT in the state of Florida.
• Must have a minimum of 1 year of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• Must have a criminal background check.
• Must have a current CPR certification.

BENEFITS:

• Competitive compensation.

SCHEDULE:

• M - F 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

ABOUT LUCENT HEALTH, LLC:

• Lucent Health is a premier healthcare provider based in Daytona Beach area, providing in-home services in Volusia, Flagler counties. We are locally owned and operated by professional healthcare advocates with many years of caring experience.
• Lucent Health is a Licensed Florida Home Health Agency certified by Medicare and nationally accredited by Accreditation Commission for Health Care providing many types of Skilled Home Health services and Rehabilitation Solutions.
• Lucent Health is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations, and ordinances.

APPLY NOW:

Send your resume to talent@lucenthealthcare.com