Senior Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem (Acute Care)

Adventist Health; Tulare (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Tulare is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for per diem shifts to provide basic and critical respiratory care to adult and geriatric patients. The role requires documentation, order-based therapies, and coordination with physicians and nursing staff.

The position emphasizes ventilator support, arterial blood gas sampling, and participation in department training. CA licensure requirements include NBRC credentials; ACLS is mandatory, with PALS/NRP preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; Master’s preferred.
• CA- required NBRC credentials; ACLS required; PALS/NRP preferred.
• Liberal level of respiratory care with ventilator management and arterial blood gas drawing.

Responsibilities

• Assess and document prescribed therapy and administer aerosol/oxygen therapy.
• Provide care to ventilator patients and record care and charges.
• Perform pulmonary function tests and assist in cardio-respiratory rehabilitation.
• Support nursing staff with surveillance of patient care and equipment.
• Maintain equipment and assist in procedures and quality control.

Skills

Critical care

Documentation

Ventilator care

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master's degree

Job description

Adventist Health Tulare is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for per diem shifts to provide basic and critical respiratory care to adult and geriatric patients. The role requires documentation, order-based therapies, and coordination with physicians and nursing staff.

The position emphasizes ventilator support, arterial blood gas sampling, and participation in department training. CA licensure requirements include NBRC credentials; ACLS is mandatory, with PALS/NRP preferred.