Respiratory Therapist - Ventilation & Critical Care (FT)

VISTA SPECIALTY HOSPITAL OF CALIFORNIA LLC; La Mirada (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vista Specialty Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to administer respiratory care per physician orders and monitor mechanical ventilation. The role includes medication administration, patient assessments, and active participation in teaching and training for staff.

The RT must understand hemodynamic monitoring implications, review blood work results, and maintain patient status documentation. AMA-approved education and current NBRC credentials with state licensure are required, along

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA approved School of Respiratory Care.
• Current credentials as a Respiratory Therapist by the National Board of Respiratory Care.
• Current licensure from state licensure agency.
• BLS & ACLS Certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory care as ordered by a physician.
• Monitor mechanical ventilation.
• Administer medications as prescribed.
• Complete patient assessments.
• Understand hemodynamic monitoring implications and review blood work results.
• Monitor patient status and participate in teaching and training.

Skills

Ventilator management

Patient assessment

Hemodynamic monitoring

Medication administration

Education

AMA approved School of Respiratory Care

Job description

Vista Specialty Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to administer respiratory care per physician orders and monitor mechanical ventilation. The role includes medication administration, patient assessments, and active participation in teaching and training for staff.

The RT must understand hemodynamic monitoring implications, review blood work results, and maintain patient status documentation. AMA-approved education and current NBRC credentials with state licensure are required, along