Critical Care Respiratory Therapist

Kindred; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Kindred Hospital Brea is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to plan, implement and evaluate diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory services for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders.

Responsibilities include providing staff education, performing assessments, and coordinating care with a physician-led team. The position requires an Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy and CRT; RRT is preferred, with RRT required for supervisory roles. On-site at our Brea, CA facility.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in respiratory therapy from an accredited program.
• CRT required; RRT preferred; Supervisory roles require RRT.

Responsibilities

• Provides/coordinates clinical respiratory services under physician orders.
• Performs respiratory/clinical assessments.
• Consults with physicians and healthcare professionals regarding patient status.
• Monitors patient progress and updates respiratory care plans.
• Provides respiratory therapy including oxygen, gas, aerosol, humidification, and suction therapies.
• Documents procedures and maintains records.
• Communicates patient information to physicians and caregivers while protecting confidentiality.
• Participates in interdisciplinary rounds and conferences.
• Educates staff on respiratory therapy.
• Educates patients and families about diseases, medications, equipment, and procedures.
• Participates in discharge planning for respiratory services.

Skills

Fluent English

Critical care

Team collaboration

Documentation

Interdisciplinary rounds

Education

Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Kindred Hospital Brea is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to plan, implement and evaluate diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory services for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders.

Responsibilities include providing staff education, performing assessments, and coordinating care with a physician-led team. The position requires an Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy and CRT; RRT is preferred, with RRT required for supervisory roles. On-site at our Brea, CA facility.