Critical Care Respiratory Therapist

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Temecula (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services seeks a Respiratory Therapist for Temecula Valley Hospital in California. The role involves performing routine and critical respiratory and cardiology procedures, and serving as a clinical resource for physicians and staff.

The position requires CA Respiratory Care Practitioner certification, NBRC credentials (CRT/RRT), BLS, and readiness to obtain NRP, ACLS, and PALS within 90 days of hire. On-site work with opportunities for professional growth are offered.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an AMA/CoARC approved program to train respiratory care practitioners required.
• Associates degree in Respiratory Care preferred.
• Certification by the State of California as a Respiratory Care Practitioner required.
• Active Credential as a CRT by the NBRC required.
• RRT Credential required.
• NRP Certification within 90 days of hire.
• ACLS Certification within 90 days of hire.
• PALS Certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and critical respiratory and cardiology diagnostic/therapeutic procedures.
• Serve as a technical and clinical resource for physicians and clinical staff.
• Ensure Quality Controls and maintenance with documentation on ABG machines.
• Ensure billing is completed and reflected in patient records.
• Complete Oxygen Rounds and ensure oxygen charges are billed as applicable.
• Perform Arterial Blood Gas testing per hospital policy.

Skills

Clinical respiratory care

ACLS within 90 days

PALS within 90 days

NRP within 90 days

CRT NBRC

RRT NBRC

BLS (AHA)

Education

Associates degree in Respiratory Care

AMA/CoARC approved program

Job description

Universal Health Services seeks a Respiratory Therapist for Temecula Valley Hospital in California. The role involves performing routine and critical respiratory and cardiology procedures, and serving as a clinical resource for physicians and staff.

The position requires CA Respiratory Care Practitioner certification, NBRC credentials (CRT/RRT), BLS, and readiness to obtain NRP, ACLS, and PALS within 90 days of hire. On-site work with opportunities for professional growth are offered.