Compassionate Respiratory Therapist for Impactful Care

Palazzopostacute; West Hollywood (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

Paid vacation

Job summary

Palazzopostacute is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join our care team in California. Under supervision of the Unit Manager and Nursing leadership, you will evaluate, treat, and care for residents with breathing disorders using ventilators, IPPB, and gas administration devices.

You will monitor patients, perform arterial blood gas analysis, chest physiotherapy, and pulmonary function tests, ensuring comfort and safety.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of direct Respiratory Therapy experience.
• Must hold CA Respiratory License (NBRC).
• Graduation from an approved Respiratory Therapy program preferred.
• Must have Basic Life Support certification.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates commitment to company's mission, values and standards of ethical behavior.
• Reads prescriptions, measures arterial blood gases, and reviews resident information to evaluate resident condition.
• Sets up and operates devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
• Conducts physician prescribed treatments with IPPB machines and oxygen devices to administer prescribed therapies.
• Monitors vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes, and consults with physician if adverse reactions occur.
• Performs chest physical therapy and pulmonary exercises to mobilize secretions and clear airways.
• Performs pulmonary function studies determining volume, distribution, and movement of air.

Skills

Respiratory Therapy

Education

California Respiratory License (NBRC)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Palazzopostacute is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join our care team in California. Under supervision of the Unit Manager and Nursing leadership, you will evaluate, treat, and care for residents with breathing disorders using ventilators, IPPB, and gas administration devices.

You will monitor patients, perform arterial blood gas analysis, chest physiotherapy, and pulmonary function tests, ensuring comfort and safety.