Respiratory Therapist (Noc Shift)

Sweetwater Care; Chowchilla (CA); Presencial; USD 90 000 - 130 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Sweetwater Care in Chowchilla, California, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for full-time or part-time roles. The RT will provide respiratory care under physician orders, maintain equipment, and coordinate with nursing leadership to improve resident health and wellbeing.

Requirements include California licensure, AMA-approved training, active RRT, and ACLS/BLS certifications. The role emphasizes patient-centered care and adherence to facility policies and safety standards.

Qualificações

• Graduate of an AMA-approved School of Respiratory Therapy.
• Current State Respiratory Therapist Licensure in California.
• Active RRT credential with ACLS/BLS certification.

Responsabilidades

• Provide respiratory care per physician orders and state/federal guidelines.
• Administer therapies, monitor patient response, and document data.
• Maintain equipment safety, infection control, and care plans.
• Lead shift operations and coordinate with nursing staff and physicians.

Conhecimentos

Respiratory therapy knowledge

Infection control

Patient care coordination

Formação académica

AMA-approved School of Respiratory Therapy

Active RRT credential

ACLS and BLS Certification

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Respiratory Therapist, We need You

Full time or part-time with excellent pay!

Our family owned skilled nursing facility, located in Chowchilla, California, is hoping to develop a program that caters to our residents and future residents Pulmonary and Cardiac needs as well as general comorbidities by strengthening their bodies that have been debilitated by the heaviness of the pandemic or the atmosphere of recurrent repertory infection. Policies and processes have been created so we can have a proactive focus on bettering the lives we serve. The ideal candidate will be a Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist, licensed in the State of California, with a love of servant leadership. Alongside the Director of Nursing and Pulmonary Program Coordinator and the Rt will execute treatments and interventions necessary to create an atmosphere of health and wellbeing establishing tangible goals and tracking the progress of those we steward!

Under the supervision of the Director of Nursing the Respiratory Therapist and Pulmonary Program Coordinator is responsible for providing respiratory care services in accordance with specific physician's orders, state and federal guideline, and the department policies and procedures.

Main Responsibilities:

• Maintains knowledge of the varying aspects of all things Pulmonary as allowed within the therapist scope and licensure of the long term care facility.
• Administers respiratory therapy treatments and interventions, understands the purpose of each and the possible side effects associated with each.
• Able to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function or participation in rehabilitation. Makes appropriate nursing contact for intervention.
• Follows departmental equipment sterilization procedures and maintains effective infection control
• Documents all pertinent data on the patient's medical record following completion of any extension of the Pulmonary Program
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the differences in techniques and treatment modalities as performed on residents of varying acuity and age and life station.
• Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Inspects and tests respiratory therapy equipment to ensure that it is functioning safely and efficiently.
• Maintains thorough knowledge of hazards of oxygen therapy.
• Formulates care plan based on identified learning needs of a patient and evaluates effectiveness of learning, Patient's family is included in teaching as appropriate.
• Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Coordinates and directs patient care to ensure patients' needs are met and that physcian orders and facility policy is followed.
• Demonstrates ability to assess patient, his/her need, and ability to tolerate treatment and reassessment for response to treatment.
• Demonstrates the ability to deal with pressure to meet deadlines, to be accurate, and to handle constantly changing situations.
• Demonstrates the ability to deal with a variety of people, deal with stressful situations, and handle conflict.
• Attends and conducts education inservice programs to maintain professional competency. Obtains appropriate program-specific education and training.
• Performs all additional duties as assigned by the department manager.
• In charge therapist role, is responsible for the daily operation of the shift, including work assignments, troubleshooting, responding to emergencies, and liaison with nurses, Director of Nursing, the Administrator and Physicians
• Remain proficient in PFT's and Bronchoscopes'.

Professional Requirements

• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
• Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.
• Communicates and complies with the Sweetwater Mission, Vision, and Values as well as the focus statement of the department.
• Complies with State and Federal Guidelines, along with Organizational Policies and Procedures.
• Complies with Health and Safety Standards and Guidelines.

Qualifications

Education/Experience Requirements

• Current State Respiratory Therapist Licensure.
• Graduate of an AMA-approved School of Respiratory Therapy.
• Possesses and Maintains an active RRT credential.
• Current ACLS and BLS Certification