FT Respiratory Therapist Night

Vista Specialty Hospital; La Mirada (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Vista Specialty Hospital in La Mirada, CA is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide safe and competent respiratory care as ordered by a physician. Responsibilities include monitoring mechanical ventilation, administering medications, and completing patient assessments.

The position requires graduation from an AMA-approved School of Respiratory Care, NBRC credentials, state licensure, and BLS & ACLS certifications; 1 year of experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of AMA approved School of Respiratory Care.
• Current NBRC credentials and state licensure.
• BLS & ACLS certifications required.
• 1 year of respiratory care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for administering safe and competent respiratory care as ordered by a physician.
• Monitors mechanical ventilation and reviews patient status.
• Administers prescribed medications and completes patient assessments.
• Participates in teaching and training related to respiratory care.

Skills

Ventilation monitoring

Medication administration

Patient assessment

Emergency response

Education

2 Year Degree

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: La Mirada, CA 90638, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 2 Year Degree, Salary Range: $29.55 - $44.97 Hourly, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Nights, Job Category: RT, RESPIRATORY THERAPIST RRT, CRT, RCP

Vista Specialty Hospital

Respiratory Therapist Summary

Here at Vista Specialty Hospital our Respiratory Therapist RRT, CRT, RCP is responsible for administering safe and competent respiratory care as ordered by a physician. The Respiratory Therapist RRT, CRT, RCP monitors mechanical ventilation, administers medications, and completes patient assessments. The Respiratory Therapist – RT must understand ramifications of hemodynamic monitoring, reviews blood work results, monitor patient status, and participate in teaching and training.

Qualifications: Education: Graduate of an AMA approved School of Respiratory Care.

Licenses/Certification: Current credentials as a Respiratory Therapist by the National Board of Respiratory Care. Current licensure from state licensure agency. BLS & ACLS Certifications required.

Experience: 1 year of respiratory care experience preferred.

Safety Sensitive-Designated Position