Senior Respiratory Care Practitioner

Talented Medical Solutions; Templeton (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Talented Medical Solutions is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care for adult and geriatric patients. The role includes documentation, arterial blood gas draws, and care for mechanically ventilated patients, with supervision of others as delegated.

You will collaborate with physicians and nursing staff, ensure policy compliance, and support department operations. Required NBRC credentials (RRT/CRT), RCP license, BLS/CPR and ACLS; PALS preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent (some certifications will require Bachelor's): Preferred
• Master's Degree: Preferred
• Three years' technical experience: Preferred
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC-RRT) credential or Certified Respiratory Therapist (NBRC-CRT): Required
• Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license: Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certification: Required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS): Required
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS): Preferred
• Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS): Preferred
• Registered or Certified by NBRC: Required

Responsibilities

• Assesss and documents the appropriateness of prescribed respiratory therapy, including recommendations.
• Administers aerosol and oxygen therapy while maintaining accurate patient charts.
• Draws arterial blood gases per physician order and policy.
• Provides care for mechanically ventilated patients.
• Assists with department operations, record keeping, and training of new staff.
• Documents treatments, maintains records, and completes required charge documentation.
• Assists nursing staff with patient and equipment monitoring.
• Performs pulmonary function tests, drainage procedures, and additional respiratory care.
• Monitors patient progress and recommends appropriate treatment adjustments.
• Provides cardiopulmonary rehabilitation support.
• Educates patients and families regarding respiratory disease and treatment.
• Conducts routine checks of respiratory therapy equipment.
• Ensures compliance with ventilator and VAP bundle protocols.
• Evaluates patient outcomes and modifies therapy as appropriate.
• Updates patient diagnoses based on changing clinical condition.
• Maintains, cleans, processes, and prepares respiratory therapy equipment.
• Serves as a respiratory care resource for physicians and hospital staff.
• Assists with inventory, ordering, and specialty equipment setup.
• Assists physicians during bronchoscopies and other special procedures.
• Supports quality control activities, staff scheduling, and competency programs.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master's degree

Three years of technical experience

Job description

Talented Medical Solutions is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care for adult and geriatric patients. The role includes documentation, arterial blood gas draws, and care for mechanically ventilated patients, with supervision of others as delegated.

You will collaborate with physicians and nursing staff, ensure policy compliance, and support department operations. Required NBRC credentials (RRT/CRT), RCP license, BLS/CPR and ACLS; PALS preferred.