Critical Care Respiratory Therapist - Full Time

American Advanced Management Inc.; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

American Advanced Management Inc. seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner to perform patient assessment, administer respiratory therapies, and manage ventilators in adult critical care and emergency departments.

The role requires California RCP licensure, BLS/ACLS/NRP certifications, and at least one year of hospital experience; you will participate in respiratory protection and safety programs.

Qualifications

• California RCP license required per CA Respiratory Care Board.
• Minimum 1 year clinical/hospital experience preferred.
• Adult critical care and ventilator management experience preferred.
• BLS/ACLS/NRP certifications desirable.

Responsibilities

• The incumbent is responsible for patient assessment, respiratory care diagnostic and therapeutic modalities, arterial puncture and sample analysis, and point-of-care testing.
• Administers treatment modalities and aerosolized medications to patients.
• Provides ventilator management, including patient assessment and intervention.
• Uses respiratory care equipment, prepares medication and supplies.
• The incumbent is responsible for responding to Code Blue situations and providing appropriate intervention including but not limited to BLS and airway management.
• Is responsible for providing quality care to patients who require respiratory care expertise.
• The incumbent staff member also demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to any age-related needs of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
• He or she must be able to assess and interpret data about patient’s status in order to identify each patient’s needs and provide the appropriate care, including age-related care, needed by the specific patient group.
• Must be able to perform jobs in all patient care and operational areas subject to reasonable accommodations, also be able to employ all mandatory safety devices and procedures.
• Must be able to work in Adult Critical Areas and Emergency Department.
• Must participate in the Respiratory Protection Program, which may include the wearing of a respirator.

Skills

Patient assessment

Ventilator management

Critical care knowledge

Education

California RCP license

Tools

Respiratory care equipment

Arterial blood sampling tools

Job description

American Advanced Management Inc. seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner to perform patient assessment, administer respiratory therapies, and manage ventilators in adult critical care and emergency departments.

The role requires California RCP licensure, BLS/ACLS/NRP certifications, and at least one year of hospital experience; you will participate in respiratory protection and safety programs.