Respiratory Therapist (RRT)-Per Diem Nights-Temecula Valley Hospital

Temecula Valley Hospital; Temecula (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to join their team. In this pivotal role, you will perform essential diagnostic and therapeutic procedures while serving as a clinical resource for physicians and staff. This position offers a challenging yet rewarding work environment where you can grow and develop your skills within a respected organization. With a commitment to patient-centered care and a focus on advanced technology, this opportunity is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients. Join a team that values diversity and inclusion while providing high-quality healthcare services.

Benefits

Growth and development opportunities

Competitive compensation

Challenging work environment

Qualifications

• 1 year of Acute and Critical Care experience preferred.
• Certification as a Respiratory Care Practitioner required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and critical respiratory and cardiology procedures.
• Ensure accurate billing and documentation of procedures.

Skills

Respiratory Care

Patient Care

Critical Care

Arterial Blood Gas Testing

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Education

Associates degree in Respiratory Care

Graduate from an AMA/CoARC approved program

Tools

ABG Machines

Job description

Responsibilities

About Temecula Valley Hospital

Temecula Valley Hospital (TVH), part of Southwest Healthcare, brings advanced technology, innovative programs, patient-centered and family sensitive care to area residents. The hospital features 140 private patient rooms; emergency care; advanced cardiac and stroke care; orthopedics; general and surgical specialties. TVH is nationally recognized for Patient Safety designated by The Leapfrog Group as a Top Hospital in both 2017 and 2020 and has received 10 “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades, most recently in Spring 2023. The hospital was recently recognized by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals 2023-2024 for Heart Attack, Heart Failure and Stroke, Pneumonia and COPD, as well as the Healthgrades 2022 Cardiac Surgery Excellence Award.

Respiratory Therapist

The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for performing routine and critical respiratory and cardiology diagnostic/therapeutic procedures. The Respiratory Therapist serves as a technical and clinical resource for physicians and clinical staff.

Essential Job Duties:

• Responsible for all Quality Controls and Maintenance with documentation on ABG Machines.
• Ensures all billing is completed and placed on billing record by end of the shift, as applicable. Ensures the patient record accurately reflects all billable procedures and treatments.
• Ensures Oxygen Rounds are completed within assigned area by end of the shift and all Oxygen charges are on the billing record, as applicable.
• Performs Arterial Blood Gas Testing per hospital policy and procedures.
• Other key responsibilities:
• IPPB therapy.
• Medicated Nebulizer / MDI Therapy.
• Oxygen therapy.
• Chest-Physio Therapy.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, including: chest compressions, manual ventilation and airway care.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Preferred 1 year of Acute and Critical Care experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• Graduate from an AMA/CoARC approved program to train respiratory care practitioners.
• Associates degree in Respiratory Care preferred.
• Certification by the State of California as a Respiratory Care Practitioner required.
• Active Credential as a CRT by the NBRC (National Board for Respiratory Care).
• RRT Credential.
• Current BLS (AHA) required.
• NRP Certification (within 90 days of hire).
• ACLS Certification (AHA and within 90 days of hire).
• PALS Certification (within 90 days of hire).

This opportunity offers the following:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment.
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries.
• Competitive compensation.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.3 billion in 2023.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.