Respiratory Therapist (RCP)

Evergreen Healthcare Group; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Job summary

Golden Sonora Care Center in Sonora, CA is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RCP) to join our skilled nursing team, focusing on technical proficiency and compassionate patient care.

Relocation available; responsibilities include patient assessment, data interpretation, and collaboration with physicians and nurses to optimize respiratory status. Requires CA RCP license, CPR/BLS, ACLS, and an associate degree; BS preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as Respiratory Therapist.
• Associate degree from an accredited school required.
• Graduate of a respiratory care program required.
• Bachelor of Science in healthcare field preferred.
• Current California RCP license.
• CPR/BLS and ACLS certifications current.

Responsibilities

• Follow supervisor instructions and site policies.
• Follow community policies and procedures.
• Conduct focused interviews to identify patient needs.
• Assess signs of physiological and psychosocial changes.
• Collect and interpret data to inform diagnoses.
• Plan outcomes of care for assigned patients.
• Perform interventions per plan and standards.
• Follow safety and infection control procedures.
• Support effective communication among care teams.
• Document changes in respiratory status with physicians and nurses.

Skills

Respiratory Therapy

Critical Care

Patient Assessment

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor of Science in healthcare (preferred)

Tools

CPR/BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Job description

Respiratory Therapist (RCP) - Join Our Team!

Relocation available - Must relocate to Sonora, CA area

At Golden Sonora Care Center, we understand the importance of providing exceptional care to our patients. As a Respiratory Therapist (RCP), you will play a crucial role in enhancing patient recovery and well-being through technical proficiency and compassionate service!

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Respiratory Therapist to join our skilled nursing healthcare team. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in respiratory therapy, critical care, and patient assessment, with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality respiratory support and patient care. This role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your expertise directly impacts patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Receive and follow schedule/instructions from your supervisor and as outlined in our established policies and procedures.
• Adhere to established policies and procedures of the community to which the position is assigned.
• Perform focused interviews to identify specific patients’ needs.
• Assess signs and symptoms indicating physiological and psychosocial changes in the patient’s condition.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data and information from healthcare members and documents actual and/or potential diagnoses.
• Plan for outcomes of care for assigned patients.
• Perform interventions according to identified priorities, plan of care, and company policies and patient care outcome standards.
• Follow emergency, safety, and infection control procedures of the community to which the position is assigned.
• Promote and participate in activities to facilitate good interpersonal communications.
• Report and document changes in the patient’s respiratory status to the Physician, Nurse, and others responsible for oversight of patient care, prior to exiting the community.

Experience

• Minimum 3 years' experience as a Respiratory Therapist
• Minimum of associate degree from an accredited school
• Graduate of a respiratory care program required
• Bachelor of Science degree in the healthcare field preferred
• Current Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license for California
• Must hold a current CPR/BLS and ACLS certification

Benefits and Compensation

• Competitive salary range: $50 - $55 HOURLY
• Opportunity to work with a compassionate and dedicated team

Join Our Team!

Equal Opportunity Employer