Lead Respiratory Care Practitioner

Talented Medical Solutions; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Talented Medical Solutions seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide basic and critical respiratory care for adult and geriatric patients, including documentation, billing, and participation in department operations.

The role requires NBRC-RRT or NBRC-CRT, RCP license, BLS/CPR and ACLS; NRP/PALS/PEARS are preferred. Bachelor's or Master’s degree and at least three years of technical experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• NBRC credential (RRT/CRT) required
• RCP license required
• BLS/CPR required
• ACLS required
• NRP preferred
• PALS preferred
• PEARS preferred
• NBRC registered or certified required

Responsibilities

• Assesss and documents the appropriateness of prescribed respiratory therapy, including recommendations.
• Administers aerosol and oxygen therapy while maintaining accurate patient charts.
• Draws arterial blood gases per physician order and policy.
• Provides care for mechanically ventilated patients.
• Assists with department operations, record keeping, and training of new staff.
• Documents treatments, maintains records, and completes required charge documentation.
• Assists nursing staff with patient and equipment monitoring.
• Performs pulmonary function tests, drainage procedures, and additional respiratory care.
• Monitors patient progress and recommends appropriate treatment adjustments.
• Provides cardiopulmonary rehabilitation support.
• Educates patients and families regarding respiratory disease and treatment.
• Conducts routine checks of respiratory therapy equipment.
• Ensures compliance with ventilator and VAP bundle protocols.
• Evaluates patient outcomes and modifies therapy as appropriate.
• Updates patient diagnoses based on changing clinical condition.
• Maintains, cleans, processes, and prepares respiratory therapy equipment.
• Serves as a respiratory care resource for physicians and hospital staff.
• Assists with inventory, ordering, and specialty equipment setup.
• Assists physicians during bronchoscopies and other special procedures.
• Supports quality control activities, staff scheduling, and competency programs.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Aerosol therapy

Oxygen therapy

Ventilator management

Patient charting

Staff training

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Three years' technical experience

Job description

Talented Medical Solutions seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide basic and critical respiratory care for adult and geriatric patients, including documentation, billing, and participation in department operations.

The role requires NBRC-RRT or NBRC-CRT, RCP license, BLS/CPR and ACLS; NRP/PALS/PEARS are preferred. Bachelor's or Master’s degree and at least three years of technical experience are preferred.