RESPIRATORY THERAPIST

Mayers Memorial Hospital District; Fall River Mills (CA); On-site; USD 50,048 - 61,647; Full time

Job summary

Mayers Memorial Hospital District is hiring a full-time Respiratory Therapist to provide care and assessment in various settings, including inpatient, outpatient, and home care. Successful candidates must have a valid California Respiratory Care Practitioner license and be able to perform tasks like intubations with minimal assistance.

The position requires professionalism, strong communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with patients and staff. Certifications in ACLS, BLS, PALS, and NRP are required to be obtained within six months of hire.

Qualifications

• Must have active California Respiratory Care Practitioner licensure.
• Minimum one year experience in clinical setting or strong recommendations for new graduates.
• Must possess certification in ACLS, BLS, PALS, and NRP within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and assessment for Respiratory Therapy across various settings.
• Work with minimal assistance in intubations and patient care.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism within the role.

Skills

ACLS

BLS

PALS

NRP

Pulmonary Function Test (PFT)

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Associate’s degree in Respiratory Care

High school graduate or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Applications

Job description

Job Location: MAYERS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - FALL RIVER MILLS, CA 96028

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $36.33 - $44.75 Hourly

Job Shift: Day

Reports To: Respiratory Therapy Manager

Employee Type: EXEMPT / NON-EXEMPT

On Call Required

Position Summary

Provides care, assessment and delivery of Respiratory Therapy to those individuals for which a physician has requested care. Care will be provided in a variety of settings including, but not limited to, inpatient, outpatient, emergency services, and home care. The individual must be able to work with minimal assistance in procedures such as intubations, cesarean sections, aerosol delivery, and patient assessment and care planning.

Position Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent with a minimum of an associate’s degree in Respiratory Care.
• Active and current licensure in the State of California as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• Minimum 1 year experience in a clinical setting, or new graduate with strong recommendations.
• Must possess ACLS, BLS, PALS, and NRP within 6 months of hire.
• Must be OSHA Respirator Fit Testing certified within 3 months of hire.
• Can perform a Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) or be willing to learn.

Position Responsibilities

General Competencies

• Professional behavior is demonstrated, both when on duty and as a representative of MMHD outside of normal work hours.
• Ability to work with others, at all levels within the organization, and collaborate effectively.
• Above-average interpersonal, problem-solving, and written and oral communication skills.
• A positive working relationship with patients, visitors, and facility staff is demonstrated.
• Organizational ability and time management is demonstrated.
• Produces deliverable products on time, within budget with minimal direction.
• Demonstrates the ability to compile and organize data using Microsoft Office Applications. Ability to make appropriate recommendations or conclusions, given the data obtained.
• Maintains an organized set of records, upon request, for the functions that are performed within the scope of this job.
• Communicates appropriately and clearly to directors, managers, and coworkers.
• Performs all assigned tasks accurately, to include proper spelling and grammar, reference materials, and minimal mathematical calculation.
• Takes direction from others to include those employees of other departments with which him or her works on a temporary basis in accordance with the chain of command.
• Maintains all information as confidential as appropriate, to include payroll, personnel information, and other information obtained during the course of performing job duties that is confidential.
• Demonstrates ability to effectively use office machines in the performance of job functions.
• Answers phone calls, assists public, and forwards appropriately if necessary and in a professional and friendly manner.

Professional Requirements

• Adheres to dress code; appearance is neat and professional.
• Completes annual education requirements if applicable.
• Maintains regulatory requirements.
• Wears identification while on duty.
• Attends annual evaluation and participates actively in this process.
• Reports to work on time and as scheduled; completes work in designated time.
• Attends all meetings as appropriate.
• Exhibits the mission, ethics and goals of Mayers Memorial Hospital District in the performance of job duties.

Other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

Willingness to work beyond normal working hours and in other positions temporarily when necessary. Involved with personnel, visitors and government agencies when necessary. Must function independently, have personal integrity, have flexibility and the ability to work effectively with other personnel, clients and support agencies.

Physical Requirements

• Sits, stands, bends, lifts, walks and moves intermittently during working hours.
• Able to lift 40 lbs.