Respiratory Therapist

Golden San Andreas Care Center; San Andreas (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Team environment

Job summary

Golden San Andreas Care Center is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RCP) to join our skilled nursing team. You will provide respiratory care, assess patients, follow care plans, and ensure high-quality outcomes in a compassionate setting.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of experience, an associate degree, and a California RCP license with CPR/BLS and ACLS certifications. A BS degree is preferred, with opportunities to advance within our care team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Associate degree from an accredited school.
• Graduate of a respiratory care program required; BS degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive and follow schedule/instructions from supervisor per procedures.
• Follow community policies and procedures.
• Conduct focused interviews to identify patient needs.
• Assess signs and symptoms of patient conditions.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data from healthcare team.
• Plan outcomes of care for assigned patients.
• Perform interventions per plan and policies.
• Follow safety, infection control procedures.
• Report changes in respiratory status to physician/nurse.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

Critical care

Patient assessment

CPR/BLS

ACLS

Education

Associate degree

Respiratory care program

Bachelor of Science preferred

Job description

Respiratory Therapist (RCP) - Join Our Team!

At Golden San Andreas 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

Join Our Team!

If you're ready to bring your skills to a role where they truly matter, we'd love to hear from you!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pay: $50.00 - $55.00 per hour