Respiratory Therapist

Meadowood Nursing Center; Clearlake (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Meadowood Nursing Center in Clearlake, CA is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to support pulmonary and cardiac care for residents and future admissions. The role requires CA licensure, CRT/RRT credentials, and ACLS/BLS certification, with duties including treatment administration, care planning, and collaboration with physicians and nursing leadership.

The RT will operate under the DON and Infection Preventionist, ensuring evidence-based care, safety, and adherence to facility policies, while

Qualifications

• Current State Respiratory Therapist Licensure in California.
• Graduate of an AMA-approved School of Respiratory Therapy.
• Active CRT or RRT credential.
• Current ACLS and BLS Certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care per physician orders and facility policy.
• Administer therapies and monitor patient responses and potential side effects.
• Assess and address pain or barriers to rehabilitation as needed.
• Follows infection control and equipment sterilization procedures.
• Operate and maintain respiratory equipment safely and efficiently.
• Serve as shift lead, coordinating with nursing staff, DON, administrator and physicians.

Education

Current State Respiratory Therapist Licensure in California

Graduate of an AMA-approved School of Respiratory Therapy

Active CRT or RRT credential

Current ACLS and BLS Certification

Job description

Respiratory Therapist, We need You

Our skilled nursing facility, located in Clearlake California, is hoping to develop a program that caters to our residents and future residents Pulmonary and Cardiac needs as well as general comorbidities by strengthening their bodies that have been debilitated by the heaviness of the pandemic. Policies and processes have been created so we can have a proactive focus on bettering the lives we serve. The ideal candidate will be a Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist, licensed in the State on California, with a love of servant leadership. Alongside the Director of Nursing and Infection Preventionist the Rt will execute treatments and interventions necessary to create an atmosphere of health and wellbeing establishing tangible goals and tracking the progress of those we steward!

Under the supervision of the Director of Nursing the Respiratory Therapist is responsible for providing respiratory care services in accordance with specific physician’s orders, state and federal guideline, and the department policies and procedures.

Main Responsibilities

• Maintains knowledge of the varying aspects of all things Pulmonary as allowed within the therapist scope and licensure of the long term care facility.
• Administers respiratory therapy treatments and interventions, understands the purpose of each and the possible side effects associated with each.
• Able to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function or participation in rehabilitation. Makes appropriate nursing contact for intervention.
• Follows departmental equipment sterilization procedures and maintains effective infection control
• Documents all pertinent data on the patient’s medical record following completion of any extension of the Pulmonary Program
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the differences in techniques and treatment modalities as performed on residents of varying acuity and age and life station.
• Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Inspects and tests respiratory therapy equipment to ensure that it is functioning safely and efficiently.
• Maintains thorough knowledge of hazards of oxygen therapy.
• Formulates care plan based on identified learning needs of a patient and evaluates effectiveness of learning, Patient’s family is included in teaching as appropriate.
• Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Coordinates and directs patient care to ensure patients’ needs are met and that physcian orders and facility policy is followed.
• Demonstrates ability to assess patient, his/her need, and ability to tolerate treatment and reassessment for response to treatment.
• Demonstrates the ability to deal with pressure to meet deadlines, to be accurate, and to handle constantly changing situations.
• Demonstrates the ability to deal with a variety of people, deal with stressful situations, and handle conflict.
• Attends and conducts education inservice programs to maintain professional competency. Obtains appropriate program-specific education and training.
• Performs all additional duties as assigned by the department manager.
• In charge therapist role, is responsible for the daily operation of the shift, including work assignments, troubleshooting, responding to emergencies, and liaison with nurses, Director of Nursing, the Administrator and Physicians
• Remain proficient in PFTs and Bronchoscopes'.

Professional Requirements

• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
• Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.
• Communicates and complies with the Sweetwater Mission, Vision, and Values as well as the focus statement of the department.
• Complies with State and Federal Guidelines, along with Organizational Policies and Procedures.
• Complies with Health and Safety Standards and Guidelines.

Qualifications

Education/Experience Requirements

• Current State Respiratory Therapist Licensure.
• Graduate of an AMA-approved School of Respiratory Therapy.
• Possesses and Maintains an active CRT orRRT credential.
• Current ACLS and BLS Certification