Respiratory Therapist RRT

Banner Health Corporate; Susanville (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation bonus

$20k relocation bonus available

Job summary

Banner Lassen Medical Center in Susanville, CA seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist for full-time coverage. The role provides respiratory care, pulmonary and cardiology diagnostics across patient ages, with rotating day/night shifts.

Requires NBRC RRT, state license, BLS, and at least 1 year acute care experience. A $20k relocation bonus is available for qualified candidates as Banner navigates a transition to an affiliate. Relocation assistance is part of the package.

Qualifications

• Associate or technical degree.
• NBRC RRT certification.
• RRT required for hires after Oct 1, 2015; must have by Oct 1, 2017.
• Current license in state of practice.
• Blood Gas Technologist certification (Nevada).
• Banner Registry requires 1 year in an acute care hospital setting.
• Experience as RRT in acute care within past 12 months.
• BLS required.
• Valid driver's license for Home Care setting.
• Knowledge of clinical techniques and equipment.
• Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card for Banner Home Care AZ.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic modalities of respiratory care as prescribed.
• Manages ventilators in collaboration with physicians; adjust to wean patient.
• Assembles, maintains and troubleshoots respiratory care equipment.
• Performs pulmonary and cardiology diagnostic testing as prescribed.
• Assesses patients and documents responses; informs plan of care.
• Communicates with care team to formulate care plans and changes.
• May supervise department staff.
• May be assigned to multiple sites within the system.

Skills

Ventilator management

Patient assessment

Clinical documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Associate or technical degree

NBRC RRT certification

BLS certification

Blood Gas Technologist certification (Nevada)

Job description

Primary City/State: Susanville, California

Department Name: Respiratory Thrpy-Hosp

Work Shift: Varied

Job Category: Clinical Care

$20k Relocation Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates

The future is full of possibilities. At Banner Health, we’re excited about what the future holds for health care. That’s why we’re changing the industry to make the experience the best it can be. If you’re ready to change lives, we want to hear from you.

Susanville is nestled within the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Enjoy four seasons with a host of year-round recreational opportunities. Explore the 2,700 square miles of public lands, with hiking, biking, cross country skiing, horseback riding, hunting, camping and off-road recreation activities.

As a critical access hospital, Banner Lassen Medical Center offers a wide range of programs and services to aid in prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness.

As a Registered Respiratory Therapist, you will be assisting a wide range of age populations, from Neonate to Geriatric.

This is a full-time position and schedule is made according to department needs.

Must possess NRP / BLS / ACLS / and PALS.

Schedule will rotate between day shift and night shift.

Your pay and benefits are important components of your journey at Banner Health. This opportunity includes the option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits.

Please Note: Banner has reached an agreement to transition ownership of Banner Lassen Medical Center to an affiliate of Quorum Health, aligning with our commitment to positioning the hospital for long-term success through a trusted care partner with rural health care expertise. Banner will continue to recruit as normal until the transition date. Quorum has indicated it will offer employment to all active employees who satisfy Quorum’s standard hiring criteria at the time of the transition.

Located in Susanville in northeast California, Banner Lassen Medical Center offers comprehensive care in a state-of-the-art facility to aid in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of illnesses.

Our 25-bed medical center has a proud history of providing vital caring to the community since 1883.

Though we are a small community hospital, we have invested in the latest medical equipment, including a 124-slice CT scanner, nuclear medicine, MRI, ultrasound, bone density and mammography.

The hospital also offers infusion, respiratory therapy and cardiopulmonary services as well as laboratory services, inpatient and outpatient surgery and a 24-hour emergency department.

Away from work, you'll find that our location at the foot of the scenic Sierra Nevada Mountains offers an unlimited variety of recreational activities, including fishing, camping, golfing, hiking and skiing.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position independently provides respiratory care, pulmonary and cardiology diagnostic testing to patients in a variety of health care settings.

CORE FUNCTIONS

• Performs all basic modalities of respiratory care as prescribed by physicians and/or licensed independent practitioners in accordance with established department/hospital policies and procedures.
• Applies and manages mechanical ventilators in collaboration with physicians and/or licensed independent practitioners, recommending adjustments to improve clinical condition, patient comfort and to expedite the weaning process.
• Assembles, disassembles, operates, maintains, troubleshoots, cleans and performs adjustments in the applications of durable medical equipment and circuitry used in the delivery of respiratory care as prescribed in accordance with established department/hospital policies and procedures.
• Performs pulmonary and cardiology diagnostic testing as prescribed in accordance with established department/hospital policies and procedures.
• Performs patient assessments and evaluates patient response to care provided, making recommendations to physicians regarding the plan of care, appropriate use of respiratory therapy and modification of therapy as clinical condition changes. Documents therapy provided in an accurate and complete manner in accordance with established department/hospital policies and procedures.
• Communicates and collaborates with resource staff in formulating care plans, recommendations for change in therapy and identification/resolution of problems.
• May supervise department staff.
• Independently provides respiratory care, pulmonary and cardiology diagnostic testing to patients in a variety of health care settings. May be assigned to a variety of areas throughout the system where respiratory care is needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate or technical degree.
• Proof of having passed the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
• RRT required for all new hires to the position after October 1, 2015. Incumbents in the position as of October 1, 2015 must possess their RRT by October 1, 2017.
• A current license in state practiced as required by state law.
• In the state of Nevada, all incumbents must have their Blood Gas Technologist certification.
• Banner Registry positions require a minimum of one year experience in an acute care hospital setting.
• Experience must include working in an acute care setting within the past 12 months as a Registered Respiratory Therapist in the specialty area.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• In Home Care setting, must posses valid drivers license and be eligible for coverage under the company auto insurance policy.
• Must be knowledgeable of clinical techniques, applications and equipment as typically obtained through one year of clinical experience.
• Must possess highly effective human relation skills necessary to interface with patients, families, staff and other healthcare personnel.
• Employees working for Banner Home Care AZ must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Estimated Pay Range: $35.37 - $58.95 / hour

Banner Health is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted compensation range is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay Banner Health in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. This range is based on possible base salaries and does not include the value of our total rewards package. Actual pay determined at offer will be based on years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location, along with a review of current employees in similar roles to ensure pay equity is achieved and maintained.

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