PRN Registered Respiratory Therapist.Ashland

University Hospitals Pain Management; Ashland (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Level 1 therapist to deliver satisfactory respiratory therapy under minimal supervision. Key responsibilities include mechanical ventilation, airway clearance therapy, and patient monitoring. Ideal candidates will demonstrate basic competencies and a commitment to patient care while adhering to hospital standards.

Qualifications

• Learning and incorporating hospital mission and standards.
• Basic competencies in respiratory therapy.
• Minimum supervision required.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic respiratory therapy tasks under supervision.
• Execute special procedures such as CPR and bronchoscopy.
• Comply with patient safety standards for PHI.

Skills

Mechanical ventilation

Medicated aerosol delivery

Airway clearance therapy

Patient monitoring

Oxygen and humidity therapy

CPR

Transport

Job description

DescriptionA Brief Overview

The Level 1 therapist is learning and incorporating the mission statement and standards of behavior of his/her hospital or care facility. This therapist performs basic competencies within orientation and provides satisfactory respiratory therapy with minimum supervision.

What You Will Do

• Mechanical ventilation
• Medicated aerosol delivery
• Airway clearance therapy
• Patient monitoring
• Oxygen and humidity therapy
• Special procedures (CPR, specialty gases, bronchoscopy, transport, etc.)

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.