Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner - RRT

Talented Medical Solutions; Templeton (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Talented Medical Solutions, located in Templeton, California, is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to perform vital respiratory care services. The successful candidate will manage patient care related to respiratory diseases, ensuring compliance with medical protocols.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree or higher, various respiratory certifications, and three years of technical experience. The role involves assessing patient therapy, administering therapies, and documenting care effectively.

Qualifications

• Three years' technical experience required.
• Registered or Certified by the National Board of Respiratory Care is a must.
• Required to have Facility Specific Licenses: AHA-BLS or ARC-BLS.

Responsibilities

• Assesses prescribed therapy for patients receiving respiratory care.
• Administers aerosol and oxygen therapy while maintaining charts.
• Provides care to ventilator patients and supervises new employees.

Skills

Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC-RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (NBRC-CRT)

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification

Basic Life Support (BLS or HS-BLS or RQIBLS) certification

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS or HS-ACLS or RQIACLS) certification

Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS or HS-PALS or RQIPALS) certification

Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS) certification

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Master's Degree

Job description

Job Summary

Performs basic and critical respiratory care services. Has the ability to work well without supervision as well as maintain supervision over others, as delegated. Provides respiratory care services for the adult and geriatric patient. Provides respiratory care for patients with respiratory disease, as ordered by the physician and in accordance with current department policies concerning all phases of respiratory therapy. Completes paperwork, electronic medical records, flow sheets, and charges for each patient.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent (some certifications will require Bachelor's) – Preferred
• Master's Degree – Preferred
• Three years' technical experience – Preferred
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC-RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (NBRC-CRT) – Required in CA, OR, and HI
• Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license – Required in CA
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification – Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS or HS-BLS or RQIBLS) certification – Required
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification – Preferred
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS or HS-ACLS or RQIACLS) certification – Required
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS or HS-PALS or RQIPALS) certification – Preferred
• Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS) certification – Preferred
• Registered or Certified by the National Board of Respiratory Care – Required
• Facility Specific Licenses: AHA-BLS or ARC-BLS – Required
• AHA-ACLS or ARC-ALS – Required

Essential Functions

• Assesses and documents the appropriateness of prescribed therapy for patients receiving respiratory care services.
• Administers aerosol and oxygen therapy while maintaining charts.
• Draws arterial blood gases per policy and physician order.
• Provides care to ventilator patients and participates in training and supervision of new employees.
• Documents care given; maintains records of treatment; generates necessary documents for charges or record keeping.
• Assists in the instruction of nursing personnel in surveillance of patient and equipment after initial installation.
• Performs pulmonary function tests, drainage procedures, and provides additional patient care regarding cardio‑respiratory disease.
• Provides suggestions regarding the patient's treatment and pulmonary progress; assists in cardio‑respiratory rehabilitation.
• Provides instruction to patients and family in the nature of cardio‑respiratory disease and its ramifications.
• Makes rounds to check all respiratory therapy equipment in use or on standby in patient areas.
• Ensures completion of the initial ventilator bundle orders upon initiation of mechanical ventilation.
• Ensures compliance of VAP bundle for all patients receiving mechanical ventilation.
• Identifies measurable and reasonable outcomes while using appropriate therapy interventions to resolve patient needs.
• Updates and communicates patient diagnosis throughout the stay based on changing condition and disease status.
• Assists with maintenance and processing of equipment and products used in providing respiratory therapy services.
• Serves as a knowledge resource to the physician and hospital staff regarding the technical aspects of respiratory care and the effectiveness of methods to administer safe respiratory therapy.
• Assists in stocking and re‑ordering parts and equipment; assists in the setup of specialty equipment and keeps equipment clean and ready for its next use.
• Assists physicians with bronchoscopies and special procedures.
• Assists with quality control, staff schedules, and competencies.
• Performs other job‑related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

All associates are required to receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.