Respiratory Therapist

San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital; Banning (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital is seeking a Per Diem Respiratory Therapist for night shifts in California. The role involves collaboration with nursing and allied health teams across inpatient, outpatient, and emergency settings to deliver respiratory care and to train staff as needed.

The successful candidate will address neonatal and pediatric aspects in critical situations, while adapting care across the life span. California licensure, CRTT or RRT, BLS/ACLS, and PALS/NRP are required at hire.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in respiratory care from an accredited institution is required.
• CA licensure required; CRTT or RRT certification.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS/NRP certifications required at hire.
• Must have outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be adaptable and flexible to meet changing needs.
• Basic computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care in inpatient, outpatient, and emergency settings.
• Collaborate with nursing leadership to integrate respiratory care into daily practice.
• Serve as consultant, educator, and clinician to staff and patients.
• Develop an active role in outpatient programs as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal ability

Adaptability

Basic computer skills

Education

Associate Degree in Respiratory Care

CRTT or RRT Certification

CA State Licensure

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS/NRP Certification

Job description

Per Diem , Night Shift , varied; Pay Range=$38.03-$42.83 per hour, DOE.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the general supervision of the Respiratory Manager, works in collaboration with Nursing and allied health professionals to provide value-added services to patients, physicians, and staff in a variety of clinical settings including inpatient, outpatient and emergency services.Functions as consultant, educator, and clinician to staff inpatient and other settings.Collaborates with nursing leadership to integrate respiratory care functions into day to day nursing practice as appropriate; trains other personnel as needed.

As needed, develops an active role in the outpatient setting, working collaboratively with leadership and in program development

The patients served by the Respiratory Therapist are typically adult and geriatric patients; however, individuals of all age groups may be served.In particular, the Respiratory Therapist is required to provide service to both neonates and pediatric patients in critical situations (i.e., neonatal resuscitation, etc.).Therefore, the Respiratory Therapist must be able to assess developmental needs for all age groups across the life span and adjust care and instruction with regard to the physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs of the patient.

REQUIREMENTS:

Associate Degree in respiratory care from an accredited institution.CRTT or RRT Certification; licensed in the State of California. BLS, ACLS as well as PALS/NRP Certifications required at hire.Outstanding communication skills required.Must have excellent interpersonal ability.Must be adaptable and flexible to meet the institution's changing needs.Basic computer skills.

PAY / BENEFITS

• Estimated pay is based on qualifications (including but not limited to experience, education, certifications, and licensure where applicable).
• Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, optional supplemental life (employee, spouse, and/or child coverage), flexible spending accounts (medical and dependent care), 403b retirement with dollar for dollar match up to 5%, paid time off, and more available depending on employment status.