RESPIRATORY TECH

Goodsamhospital; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodsamhospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide a range of therapy modalities to patients as ordered by the physician, under the direction of the Respiratory Manager. The role includes managing ventilators and monitoring devices, and maintaining patient records with accurate clerical work.

Responsibilities also include patient assessment, education, and participation in staff education and supervision as needed, plus supervising equipment and supply maintenance as assigned by the

Qualifications

• Graduate of AMA-approved school of Respiratory Therapy.
• Licensed by the Respiratory Care Board in the State of California.
• CRT required, RRT preferred.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Perform various therapy modalities to patients as ordered by the physician.
• Manage ventilators and other diagnostic or monitoring devices.
• Keep appropriate clinical and clerical patient records.
• Perform patient assessment and education.
• Participate in staff education and supervision as necessary.
• Supervise equipment and departmental supply maintenance and perform other duties as assigned by the Respiratory Manager.

Education

AMA-approved school of Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of Respiratory Manager, performs various therapy modalities to patients as ordered by the physician. Manages ventilators and other diagnostic or monitoring devices. Keep appropriate clinical and clerical patient records. Perform patient assessment and education. Participate in staff education and supervision as necessary. Supervise equipment and departmental supply maintenance and perform other duties as assigned by the Respiratory Manager.

Requirements

• Graduate of AMA-approved school of Respiratory Therapy.
• Licensed by the Respiratory Care Board in the State of California
• CRT required, RRT preferred.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications are required.