Respiratory Therapist

Hollywood Premier; West Hollywood (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance with Rx benefits

Dental insurance

Vision care

Paid vacation

Job summary

Hollywood Premier seeks a skilled Respiratory Therapist to evaluate and treat residents with respiratory disorders in a clinical setting. You will set up, operate ventilators and gas delivery systems, and monitor patients under physician guidance.

The role requires California NBRC license and BLS certification, with 2–4 years of direct respiratory care experience preferred. On-site position with full benefits and paid time off may be included.

Qualifications

• Must hold California Respiratory License (NBRC) and Basic Life Support (BLS) credentials.
• 2–4 years of direct Respiratory Therapy experience preferred.
• Graduation from an approved Respiratory Therapy program is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate resident condition by reading prescriptions and reviews.
• Set up and operate respiratory devices (ventilators, gas administration equipment) per physician orders.
• Monitor patients' vital signs, ABG results, and responses to therapy; consult physicians as needed.
• Perform chest physical therapy, including percussion and postural drainage, to mobilize secretions.
• Conduct pulmonary function studies to assess ventilation and air movement.

Skills

Respiratory patient care

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

California Respiratory License NBRC

Tools

Ventilators

Blood Gas Analyzer

IPPB Machine

Nebulizers

Job description

Are you a person who believes in providing great care? Do you believe in having a positive impact on other people's lives? Are you a team player, quick-thinker, and ready to be a part of an organization that supports your growth?

WHAT WE'RE ABOUT

We believe care goes beyond a medical chart. With kindness and integrity as our guide, we strive for excellence in every interaction.

Requirements:

• You care.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under direction of Unit Manager, Director of Nursing and/or Administrator, is responsible for the evaluation, treatment, and care of residents with breathing disorders. Upon request of the physician, sets up and operates various types of respiratory care equipment to be utilized in diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disease.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrates commitment to company's mission, values and standards of ethical behavior
• Reads prescriptions, measures arterial blood gases, and reviews resident information to evaluate resident condition.
• Sets up and operates devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment. Conducts physician prescribed treatments of a routine nature operating Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing (IPPB) Machine, various oxygen devices, nebulizer and ultrasonic nebulizer in order to administer prescribed medicinal vapors and gases, humidity, and various oxygen concentrations to resident's respiratory system.
• With appropriate authorizations, performs arterial puncture, operates blood gas analyzer measuring and determining acid-base balance efficiency of ventilation, and metabolism of respiratory system.
• Monitors resident's physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes, and consults with physician if adverse reactions occur.
• Performs chest physical therapy treatments involving percussion, postural drainage, and suctioning in order to mobilize secretions and mucus in lungs and to clear airway blockage in respiratory system.
• Performs pulmonary function studies determining volume, distribution, and movement of air in respiratory system.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS

• 2-4 years' experience providing direct Respiratory Therapy care to multiple patients/residents preferred; previous experience in acute care respiratory unit or Skilled Nursing environment desirable
• Must have current, unencumbered California Respiratory License credentialed by the NBRC
• Graduation from approved Respiratory Therapy program preferred
• Must have current Basic Life Support certification

BENEFITS

• Medical insurance with Rx benefits
• Dental insurance
• Vision care
• Paid vacation