Respiratory Therapist

Sunnyside Nursing and Post-Acute Care; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top wages

Paid orientation

Career growth

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

AFLAC

401K

Supportive environment

Job summary

Sunnyside Nursing and Post-Acute Care in Torrance, CA is seeking a licensed Respiratory Therapist for full-time night shifts (6:00pm–6:30am) to support ventilator care and complex respiratory needs.

Responsibilities include admission/discharge with airway considerations, oxygen therapy, ABG interpretation, and close collaboration with physicians to follow protocol and provide high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Active Respiratory Therapist License in the United States.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate and monitor ventilators.
• Assist with admission, transfer and discharge of residents with airway needs.
• Provide oxygen therapy via various delivery methods.
• Perform ABG interpretation and analysis.
• Interpret policies and follow protocols for ventilator management including weaning and decannulation.

Skills

Ventilator management

Airway management

Respiratory care

ABG interpretation

Infection control protocols

Job description

About Us

Centrally located in Torrance, California, Sunnyside Nursing and Post-Acute Care provides sub-acute nursing care, rehabilitation services, skilled nursing, and long-term care. Our compassionate staff offers individualized care plans for each resident to ensure personalized care is provided to all our patients with a goal to return home.

Our team of qualified professionals provides compassionate care by:

• Maintaining high medical integrity
• Fostering a team spirit among staff
• Creating friendly, beautiful surroundings for our residents and their visitors

We understand the importance of creating a comfortable and nurturing atmosphere, whether residents stay for short-term treatment or long-term care.

Job Description

• Perform set-up, operation and monitoring of ventilator when resident’s respiratory system is incapable of adequate spontaneous ventilation
• Assist with admission, transfer and discharge of residents with airway needs as required.
• Receive/give report upon reporting in and ending shift duty hours if assuming a direct care assignment.
• Provide Oxygen Therapy; tank, tent, mask, cannula, walker, high flow, etc. respiratory care.
• Coughing and deep breathing instruction and exercises and related maneuvers including, Incentive Spirometry.
• Aerosol Therapy; Bland and Medicated, Metered dose, Ambient, Ultrasonic, Sputum Induction.
• Chest therapy.
• IPPB, CPAP, and BiPAP Therapy
• Airway maintenance as to oral, nasal, and tracheal suctioning.
• ABG interpretation and analysis.
• Consult with the physician and follow protocols for ventilator management including weaning, decannulation, and terminal weaning.
• Perform assessment of the patient, determining needs related to the frequency and duration of the treatment regime ordered by the MD.
• Request re-order when necessary and communicates with nurse and MD about discrepancies and concerns.
• Initiate and follow through with protocols described in the policy and procedure manual and as approved by the department and medical/pulmonology director.
• Interpret the respiratory department’s policies and procedures to personnel, residents, visitors, and government agencies as required.

Must Have an active and valid Respiratory Therapist License

Must be authorized to work in the United States

Full-Time

Available shifts:

6:00pm - 6:30am

Why Work for Sunnyside Nursing & Post-Acute Care

• Top of the market wages with adjustments: $36.17 - $40.83 per hour
• Paid orientation and training
• Opportunities for growth
• Paid sick leave/paid holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and AFLAC
• 401K
• Loving and caring work environment

We take great pride in meeting or exceeding CDC and CMS standards. On-site experts provide teaching, coaching, and support on infection prevention practices. In addition, we maintain an abundant supply of PPE, including N95/KN95 masks, for all who provide care and services to our patients and residents. Our multiple testing capabilities, including Point-of-Care (POC) testing, are available at every location and comply with CMS and local guidance

If hired, we require that all employees be vaccinated, unless a medical or religious accommodation is needed.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity & pride ourselves on creating an inclusive environment for all employees and residents.