Respiratory Therapist LTC

externallincarecareers; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

externallincarecareers is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide care to long term care residents according to physician prescriptions. You will review prescriptions, determine treatments, set up ventilators and nebulizers, monitor patient response, and collaborate with physicians.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program and an active State Respiratory Care Practitioner license, with the ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Qualifications

• Review prescription and patient information to assess patient condition and determine requirements for treatment.
• Set up and operate devices including mechanical ventilators, nebulizers, and/or compressors.
• Monitor patient response to therapy via vital signs and blood chemistry.
• Inspect and test respiratory therapy equipment to ensure safe operation.

Responsibilities

• Review prescription and patient information to assess patient condition and determine requirements for treatment.
• Set up and operate devices including mechanical ventilators, nebulizers, and/or compressors.
• Monitor patient response to therapy via vital signs and blood chemistry changes.
• Inspect and test respiratory therapy equipment to ensure it is functioning safely and efficiently.

Skills

Respiratory care

Patient assessment

Ventilator setup

Nebulizers

Critical thinking

Education

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Active State Respiratory Care Practitioner license

Tools

Mechanical ventilators

Nebulizers

Compressors

Job description

Offering $37 to $38 per hour

This employee administers respiratory therapy care to long term care residents with abnormalities and deficiencies of the cardiopulmonary system according to physician prescription.

Job Responsibilities:

• Review prescription and patient information to assess patient condition and determine requirements for treatment
• Determine suitable treatment administration and modifications that may be needed, compatible with physician orders
• Set up and operate devices including mechanical ventilators, nebulizers, and/or compressors
• Operate equipment to ensure specified parameters of treatment such as volume, oxygen concentration, and/or temperature
• Monitor patient response to therapy via vital sign and blood chemistry changes
• Observe equipment function and adjust equipment to obtain optimal results
• Consult with physician in event of adverse reaction
• Inspect and test respiratory therapy equipment to ensure it is functioning safely and efficiently
• Order repairs when needed
• Demonstrate respiratory care procedures to trainees
• Perform staff education at customer facilities
• Perform tracheostomy tube changes

Offering $25 - $45 per hour.

Licenses:

• Active State Respiratory Care Practitioner license

Education and Experience:

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program
• Previous related work experience

Physical Demands:

The employee may frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.