Respiratory Therapist

Evergreen Healthcare Group; Merced, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Job summary

Golden Merced Care Center is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RCP) to join the team. You will provide respiratory care, assess patients, and support recovery and well-being with technical proficiency and compassionate service.

Responsibilities include following schedules, adhering to policies, conducting patient interviews, and reporting changes to the care team. Requires 3+ years of experience, an associate degree, and valid CA RCP license, CPR/BLS, and ACLS certifications.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Respiratory therapy

Critical care

Patient assessment

CPR/BLS

ACLS

Education

Associate degree in respiratory care

Bachelor of Science in healthcare (preferred)

Respiratory Care Practitioner license (CA)

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