Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Tenet Healthcare; San Ramon (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner for a per diem night shift to support the Respiratory Therapy department in California. The incumbent will provide respiratory care to patients across age groups, operate ventilators and administer prescribed therapies.

Requires completion of an accredited Respiratory Care program, active CA license, and BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP certifications. Previous acute care experience is preferred, with ongoing education and quality patient care a

Qualifications

• Must have completed an accredited respiratory care program.
• Three (3) years recent experience in all phases of acute Respiratory Care preferred.
• Excellent assessment skills to floor therapy and patients on mechanical ventilators.
• Current Respiratory Care Practitioner License issued by the Respiratory Care Board of California
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Provider issued by the American Heart Association
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certificate (ACLS) issued by the American Heart Association
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care to assigned patients according to professional standards and established procedures.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the use/operation of respiratory equipment and administer prescribed therapies.
• Perform arterial blood gas draws and analysis as prescribed.
• Participate in continuing education and maintain competency in care of all age groups.

Skills

Clinical assessment skills

Ventilator management

Patient care

Education

Accredited Respiratory Care program (RCP)

RCP license - California

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

NRP Certification

Job description

Job Information

Job Type: Per Diem

Job Shift: Nights

Holiday Rotation:

Department: Respiratory Therapy

Reporting to the Respiratory Department Manager, the Respiratory Care Practitioner is responsible for demonstrating proficiency in the use/operation of respiratory equipment and provision of respiratory treatment to assigned age specific patient population (e.g. infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatrics) and participates in related continuing education. Provides care to assigned patients according to professional standards and established procedures, using good judgment and personal initiative. Administers medication as prescribed by a physician and performs the drawing and analysis of blood gasses. Other duties assigned as per scope of practice.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited program in Respiratory Care
• Three (3) years recent experience in all phases of acute Respiratory Care preferred
• Must possess excellent assessment skills to floor therapy and patients on mechanical ventilators
• Current Respiratory Care Practitioner License issued by the Respiratory Care Board of California
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Provider issued by the American Heart Association
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certificate (ACLS) issued by the American Heart Association
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification