Night Shift Respiratory Therapist (Per Diem)

01 Kaweah Delta Health Care District; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaweah Health in Visalia, CA is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist for night shifts to provide comprehensive respiratory care across patient ages in a hospital setting. The role includes operating ventilators, delivering IPPB and aerosol therapies, and documenting all treatments to support patient outcomes.

Candidates must hold a CA Respiratory Care Practitioner license and RRT credential, with BLS. Three years in an acute care setting is preferred, especially for educational duties

Qualifications

• CA Respiratory Care Practitioner license is required.
• RRT credential from NBRC is required.
• BLS certification is required.
• Three years in an acute care facility preferred for education duties.

Responsibilities

• Perform ventilator checks and ensure proper function and adequate support.
• Administer IPPB and aerosol treatments as prescribed by physician.
• Instruct patients on postural drainage and percussion as prescribed.
• Respond to Code Blue, providing life-saving procedures under physician direction.
• Suture equipment, record results and ensure proper documentation for respiratory therapy.

Skills

Ventilator management

ACUTE CARE EXPERIENCE

RRT credential

BLS certification

Education

CA Respiratory Care Practitioner license

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Job description

Kaweah Health in Visalia, CA is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist for night shifts to provide comprehensive respiratory care across patient ages in a hospital setting. The role includes operating ventilators, delivering IPPB and aerosol therapies, and documenting all treatments to support patient outcomes.

Candidates must hold a CA Respiratory Care Practitioner license and RRT credential, with BLS. Three years in an acute care setting is preferred, especially for educational duties