Respiratory Therapist Full Time/ Days

Kindred Hospital San Gabriel Valley; West Covina (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Kindred Hospital San Gabriel Valley is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide safe and competent respiratory care as ordered by physicians. You will monitor ventilation, perform ABGs, manage devices, and participate in rounds and staff training.

The role requires a Respiratory Care Practitioner license, BCLS/ACLS, and strong communication skills for adult and geriatric patients. This is an on-site position with comprehensive hospital benefits and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Postsecondary Respiratory Therapy certification or diploma is required.
• Associate degree in respiratory therapy is required.
• RCP license is required at hire.
• BCLS and ACLS certification required at hire or within timeframe.
• CRT or RRT credential preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver respiratory care procedures per policy and protocols.
• Maintain accurate documentation and charge capture for respiratory care.
• Verify and initiate physician orders for respiratory care.
• Operate, troubleshoot, disinfect, and maintain respiratory care equipment.
• Manage oxygen delivery and ventilation devices (invasive and non-invasive).
• Perform airway management including intubation assistance and suctioning.
• Perform ABG sampling and quality control.
• Provide patient and family education and handoff reports.
• Participate in rounds, in-services, and staff training.

Skills

Ability to work under stress

Interpersonal communication

Team player

English fluency

Documentation skills

Care for adult/geriatric patients

Adaptability

Education

Postsecondary (Cert/Diploma/Program Grad) in respiratory therapy

Associate’s Degree in respiratory therapy

RCP - Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner

CRT or RRT credential (Preferred)

BCLS - Basic Life Support

ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Job description

Description

Kindred Hospital San Gabriel Valley is a 76-bed long-term acute care hospital offering the same in-depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period. We partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness. We are located just over 2 miles outside of downtown West Covina, and right down the street from Covina Square Shopping Center.

Job Summary

Responsible for administering safe and competent respiratory care as ordered per physician, monitoring mechanical ventilation, administering medications, patient assessment, understanding ramifications of hemodynamic monitoring, understanding blood work results, monitoring, teaching, and training.

Essential Functions

• Competent delivery of Respiratory Care procedures in all areas of the hospital as outlined in the Respiratory Care policies, procedures and protocols.
• Maintain accurate and complete documentation and charge capture of all Respiratory Care procedures. Develop, document and maintain respiratory care elements of the patient plan of care.
• Verify and initiate all physician orders for Respiratory Care.
• Demonstrate competency and working knowledge of all Respiratory Care instruments and equipment. Perform troubleshooting, problem resolution and proper disinfection/sterilization.
• Initiate, monitor and maintain oxygen/aerosol delivery devices and non-invasive and invasive mechanical ventilation devices.
• Perform effective airway management including oral/nasal airway placement, bag/mask ventilation, intubation and/or intubation assistance, emergent and scheduled tracheostomy tube changes. Demonstrate safe and appropriate suction techniques and use of artificial airways. Initiate and perform 'CPR'.
• Perform tracheostomy, endotracheal tube and oral care.
• Implement one way speaking valve trials per physician order.
• Assist physician with diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopy procedures.
• Complete initial and ongoing decannulation risk assessments with appropriate interventions and documentation.
• Perform and document timely Spontaneous Breathing Trial assessments for weaning readiness. Initiate and advance mechanical ventilator weaning per protocol.
• Actively participate in the multidisciplinary early patient mobility program
• Perform pulse oximetry and carbon dioxide gas monitoring.
• Perform arterial blood gas (ABG) sampling and analysis.
• Perform and document ongoing ABG analyzer quality control and maintenance as required.
• Perform and document patient and family teaching/education.
• Provide and receive accurate and complete patient handoff reports.
• Participate in department/hospital in-services, meetings, and patient care rounds.
• Notify immediate supervisor of changes in workload and patient acuity.
• Provide timely and accurate updates to healthcare team members and make recommendations for modification to patient therapy as clinically indicated.
• Assist in orientation and training of new employees/ students, and precept new employees during orientation.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Ability to work under stress and to respond quickly in emergency situations.
• Utilize appropriate interpersonal communication skills when interacting with all healthcare team members, patients, and their families.
• Understands principles of lifespan growth and development with the ability to provide care appropriate for the adult and geriatric patient population.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
• Must have good and regular attendance.
• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Pay Range: $29.41-$36.57/hr.

ScionHealth has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit-eligible employees that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.

Qualifications

Education

• Postsecondary (Cert/Diploma/Program Grad) from an accredited respiratory therapy program (Required) Or
• Associate’s Degree from an accredited respiratory therapy program (Required)

Licenses/Certifications

• RCP - Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner or comparable certification in the state of practice Upon Hire (Required) And
• CRT - Certified Radiologic Technologist or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential Upon Hire (Preferred) And
• BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire or within facility-specified time frame (Required) And
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Upon Hire or within facility-specified time frame (Required)

Experience

• 1+ years related experience (Preferred)