Respiratory Therapist - 12-Hour NOC Shift | Caring Impact

Westwood Post Acute; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Accident Insurance

Hospitalization plans

Life and AD&D insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Bonus

Job summary

Westwood Post-Acute in San Jose, CA is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to evaluate, treat, and care for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders under the Respiratory Department Head. You will supervise technicians and administer therapies, tests, and respiratory care procedures in line with established policies.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree in respiratory therapy, California licensure, CPR/BLS certification, and at least one year of experience (preferred) in skilled nursing or

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited respiratory therapy program.
• Current license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner as required by the State of California.
• One-year experience as a Respiratory Therapist, preferred.
• Experience in a skilled nursing facility/long-term care/senior care is a plus
• Current CPR/BLS Certification.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients and recommends respiratory therapy treatments.
• The doctor recommends respiratory therapy treatments.
• Plans, prepares and administers respiratory therapy treatments including IPPB, aerosol, chest physical therapy, incentive spirometry, and sputum inductions, in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Performs diagnostic pulmonary and cardiac tests.
• Inspects, tests, maintains and operates respiratory therapy equipment.
• Responds to "code blue" calls and assists by maintaining the patient’s airway and performs CPR.
• Instructs respiratory technicians.
• Patient care documentation is timely, legible, and efficient.
• Notes are concise, pertinent and meet departmental documentation standards.
• Oral reporting is clear, concise, relevant, and timely.
• Utilize resources and materials in an efficient and safe manner.
• Performs all duties promptly in a competent and caring manner.
• Present a neat appearance and dress in compliance with the client facilities’ policies.
• While on assignment, the Respiratory Therapist is responsible and accountable to their assigned patients and to the client institution. The Respiratory Therapist is under the direct supervision of the Department Head or other assigned personnel and must have the ability to follow directions/instruction from his/her supervisor.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

Patient care

Documentation

Education

Associate degree in respiratory therapy

Tools

CPR/BLS Certification

Job description

Westwood Post-Acute in San Jose, CA is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to evaluate, treat, and care for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders under the Respiratory Department Head. You will supervise technicians and administer therapies, tests, and respiratory care procedures in line with established policies.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree in respiratory therapy, California licensure, CPR/BLS certification, and at least one year of experience (preferred) in skilled nursing or