Respiratory Therapist

Golden Merced Care Center; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Golden Merced Care Center is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist (RCP) to join the team in California. The role emphasizes technical proficiency and compassionate patient care within a skilled nursing setting.

Ideal candidates bring extensive experience in respiratory therapy, critical care, and patient assessment to support patient recovery and wellbeing. Responsibilities include following schedules and policies, conducting patient interviews and assessments, data collection and

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Associate degree from an accredited school.
• Graduate of a respiratory care program required.
• Bachelor of Science degree in the healthcare field preferred.
• Current Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license for California.
• Must hold a current CPR/BLS and ACLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Receive and follow schedule/instructions from your supervisor and policies.
• Adhere to community policies and procedures.
• Conduct focused interviews to identify patient needs.
• Assess signs and symptoms indicating physiological and psychosocial changes.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data and suspected diagnoses.
• Plan outcomes of care for assigned patients.
• Perform interventions per plan of care and policies.
• Follow emergency, safety, and infection control procedures.
• Promote good interpersonal communications.
• Report and document changes in respiratory status to supervising clinicians.

Skills

Respiratory care

Critical care

Patient assessment

Education

Associate degree

Respiratory care program

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

Respiratory Therapist (RCP) - Join Our Team!

At Golden Merced Care Center, we understand the importance of providing exceptional care to our patients. As a Respiratory Therapist (RCP), you will play a crucial role in enhancing patient recovery and well-being through technical proficiency and compassionate service!

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Respiratory Therapist to join our skilled nursing healthcare team. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in respiratory therapy, critical care, and patient assessment, with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality respiratory support and patient care. This role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your expertise directly impacts patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Receive and follow schedule/instructions from your supervisor and as outlined in our established policies and procedures.
• Adhere to established policies and procedures of the community to which the position is assigned.
• Perform focused interviews to identify specific patients’ needs.
• Assess signs and symptoms indicating physiological and psychosocial changes in the patient’s condition.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data and information from healthcare members and documents actual and/or potential diagnoses.
• Plan for outcomes of care for assigned patients.
• Perform interventions according to identified priorities, plan of care, and company policies and patient care outcome standards.
• Follow emergency, safety, and infection control procedures of the community to which the position is assigned.
• Promote and participate in activities to facilitate good interpersonal communications.
• Report and document changes in the patient’s respiratory status to the Physician, Nurse, and others responsible for oversight of patient care, prior to exiting the community.

Experience

• Minimum 3 years' experience as a Respiratory Therapist
• Minimum of associate degree from an accredited school
• Graduate of a respiratory care program required
• Bachelor of Science degree in the healthcare field preferred
• Current Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license for California
• Must hold a current CPR/BLS and ACLS certification

Benefits and Compensation

• Competitive salary range: $50 - $55 HOURLY
• Opportunity to work with a compassionate and dedicated team

Pay: $50.00 - $55.00 per hour

Equal Opportunity Employer