Respiratory Therapist - Subacute Care (Flexible Schedule)

Community Extended Care Hospital of Montclair; Montclair (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Job summary

Community Extended Care Hospital of Montclair seeks a licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) to join our subacute care team in Montclair, CA. The RCP will provide comprehensive respiratory care to medically complex patients, including oxygen therapy, tracheostomy care, and ventilator management.

The ideal candidate will be dependable, compassionate, and collaborative with nursing and medical staff, with strong assessment and critical-thinking skills.

Qualifications

• California Respiratory Care Practitioner license is required.
• Graduate from an accredited respiratory therapy program is required.
• Current BLS certification is required.
• Experience in subacute, SNF/LTACH, acute care, or ventilator settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive respiratory assessments and monitor patient status.
• Administer prescribed respiratory treatments and medications.
• Provide oxygen therapy and aerosol/nebulizer treatments.
• Perform tracheostomy care, suctioning, and airway management.
• Monitor and manage mechanical ventilators per orders and protocols.
• Assist with ventilator weaning and care plans.
• Educate patients and families regarding respiratory treatments.

Skills

Assessment skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Education

California RCP license

Accredited respiratory therapy program

Tools

Ventilators

Oxygen delivery systems

Job description

Community Extended Care Hospital of Montclair seeks a licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) to join our subacute care team in Montclair, CA. The RCP will provide comprehensive respiratory care to medically complex patients, including oxygen therapy, tracheostomy care, and ventilator management.

The ideal candidate will be dependable, compassionate, and collaborative with nursing and medical staff, with strong assessment and critical-thinking skills.