Therapy - RRT

Cynet Health; Clearlake (CA); Presencial; USD 83.000 - 124.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Cynet Health seeks a Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT) for a 13-week therapy assignment in Clearlake, CA. The role requires a California license and an RRT credential, with neonatal certifications preferred.

You will perform respiratory care for adult and geriatric patients, manage ventilated patients, draw ABGs, document care, and participate in training of new staff. Weekend call and holiday coverage may be required.

Formación

• RRT credential and RCP license required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience preferred.
• Certifications: CPR/BLS, NRP, PALS, ACLS required; PEARS preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Provide respiratory care for adult and geriatric patients.
• Administer aerosol and oxygen therapy and document care.
• Draw arterial blood gases per policy and orders; manage ventilator patients.

Conocimientos

RRT credential

RCP license

Ventilators

ABG sampling

Herramientas

Ventilators

ABG equipment

Descripción del empleo

Therapy - RRT

Profession: Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner

Specialty: Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Day Shift 1st 12h

Hours per Shift: 12

Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience preferred

License: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential and Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required

Certifications:

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required
• Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS) certification preferred

Description:Performs basic and critical respiratory care services.Has the ability to work well without supervision as well as maintain supervision over others, as delegated.Provides respiratory care services for adult and geriatric patients.Administers respiratory care for patients with respiratory disease, as ordered by a physician and in accordance with current department policies concerning all phases of respiratory therapy.Completes paperwork, electronic medical records, flow sheets, and charges for each patient.Responsible for assessing and documenting the appropriateness of prescribed therapy and making recommendations for patients receiving respiratory care services.Administers aerosol and oxygen therapy while maintaining charts.Draws arterial blood gases per policy and physician orders.Provides care for ventilator patients.Assists in department record keeping and operations, as well as participation in training and supervision of new employees.Documents care provided and maintains records of treatment.Generates necessary documents for charges or record keeping.Assists with the instruction of nursing personnel in surveillance of patients and equipment after initial installation.Performs pulmonary function tests, drainage procedures, and provides additional patient care regarding cardio-respiratory disease.Provides suggestions regarding patient treatment and pulmonary progress.Assists in cardio-respiratory rehabilitation.Provides instruction to patients and families in the nature of cardio-respiratory disease and its implications.Makes rounds to check all respiratory therapy equipment in use or on standby in patient areas.Ensures completion of the initial ventilator bundle orders upon initiation of mechanical ventilation.Ensures compliance with VAP bundle for all patients receiving mechanical ventilation.Identifies measurable and reasonable outcomes while utilizing appropriate therapy interventions to resolve patient needs.Updates and communicates the diagnosis throughout the patient’s stay based on changes in condition and disease status.Assists with maintenance and processing of equipment and products used in providing respiratory therapy services.Serves as a knowledge resource to the physician and hospital staff in relation to the technical aspects of respiratory care.Assists in stocking and reordering parts and equipment.Assists in the setup of specialty equipment.Keeps equipment clean and ready for next use.Assists physicians with bronchoscopies and special procedures.Assists with quality control, staff schedules, and competencies.Call coverage is required.Weekend coverage is required.Must be able to perform arterial blood gases and EKGs.Experience with neonates is required.Must have ACLS, PALS, BLS, and NRP certifications.Scrubs can be any color.Current expectation is 0-5 days off, with none over a holiday during the contract.