Respiratory Therapist

Frontlinehs; Gridley (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Frontline Health Staffing, LLC is seeking a Respiratory Therapist in Gridley, CA. This on-site role requires licensure in California and NBRC credentials, with CPR/BLS certification and preferred GBLS/ACLS depending on assignment.

The RT will assess, treat, and manage patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary conditions across diverse care settings. Responsibilities include administering therapies, managing airways and ventilation, and responding to respiratory emergencies in accordance with

Qualifications

• Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner in California is required.
• NBRC credential (RRT/CRT) as required by assigned facility.
• Current CPR/BLS certification; ACLS/PALS/NRP may be required depending on assignment.
• Minimum one year of recent respiratory therapy experience preferred.
• Competency in mechanical ventilation, airway management, oxygen therapy, and respiratory diagnostics.
• Ability to document patient care accurately within EMR systems.

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat, and manage patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary conditions across various healthcare settings.
• Administer therapies and treatments as ordered by physicians.
• Manage airways and mechanical ventilation; respond to respiratory emergencies.
• Adapt to different clinical environments and equipment while following policies and regulations.

Skills

CPR/BLS

Education

California RCP license

NBRC credential (RRT/CRT)

Job description

Respiratory Therapist# Respiratory TherapistGridley, CA 95948## OverviewSalary Range$40.00 - $50.00 HourlyPosition TypeFull Time## DescriptionThe Respiratory Therapist (RT) is responsible for assessing, treating, and managing patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary conditions across a variety of healthcare settings throughout California. Assignments may include, but are not limited to, acute care hospitals, community hospitals, specialty hospitals, critical access hospitals, and other licensed healthcare facilities as assigned.The Respiratory Therapist performs respiratory assessments, administers therapies and treatments, manages airways and mechanical ventilation, and responds to respiratory emergencies in accordance with physician orders, facility policies, and applicable regulations. The therapist must demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to different clinical environments, patient populations, and equipment. The employee is employed by Frontline Health Staffing, LLC and works on a contracted or travel basis, delivering care in accordance with physician orders, facility policies, and applicable state and federal regulations. This is an on-site, in-person position; remote work is not available.This job description outlines the essential functions of the position to provide employees, agency leadership, Human Resources, applicants, and regulatory agencies with a clear understanding of the role and its scope. As healthcare practices and facility needs evolve, duties may change. The staffing agency and assigned facility will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals who can perform the essential functions of the role, with or without accommodation.## Qualifications* Current and active Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license in the State of California is required.* Current RRT or CRT credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as required by the assigned facility.* Current CPR/BLS certification required; ACLS, PALS, and/or NRP may be required depending on assignment.* Minimum one (1) year of recent respiratory therapy experience in a clinical setting is preferred.* Competency in mechanical ventilation, airway management, oxygen therapy, and respiratory diagnostics.* Ability to document patient care accurately within EMR systems used by assigned facilities.