Therapy - RRT

Cynet HealthStaff; Willits (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet HealthStaff is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a 13-week assignment in Willits, California. Day shifts, 12-hour shifts, and responsibilities across adult and geriatric care, including ventilator management and arterial blood gases.

The role requires a Respiratory Care Practitioner license, BLS/ACLS/NRP certifications, and a Bachelor’s degree; Master’s preferred. You will document care, support supervision of staff, and coordinate with physicians to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent preferred
• Master's Degree preferred
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) required
• Certifications: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required
• Certifications: Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) required

Responsibilities

• Performs basic and critical respiratory care services
• Provides care to adult and geriatric patients
• Delivers respiratory care as ordered by physician and in accordance with department policies
• Documents care and generates charges; maintains patient records
• Assists with supervision of new employees and training of staff
• Assists with bronchoscopy and special procedures

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Master's Degree preferred

Job description

Therapy - RRT

Profession: Respiratory Care

Specialty: Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Day Shift

Hours per Shift: 12

Experience:

Preferred: Three years' technical experience

License:

Required: Respiratory Care Practitioner licenseRequired: Registered Respiratory Therapist credential or Certified Respiratory Therapist credential

Certifications:

Required: Basic Life Support certification from approved vendorRequired: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification from approved vendorRequired: Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification from approved vendor

Must-Have:

Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent preferredMaster's Degree preferred

Description:Performs basic and critical respiratory care services.Has the ability to work well without supervision as well as to maintain supervision over others, as delegated.Provides respiratory care services for adult and geriatric patients.Delivers respiratory care for patients with respiratory disease, as ordered by the 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.Assesses and documents the appropriateness of prescribed therapy for patients receiving respiratory care services.Administers aerosol and oxygen therapy while maintaining charts.Draws arterial blood gases per policy and physician order.Provides care to ventilator patients.Assists in department record keeping and operations, as well as in training and supervision of new employees.Documents care given; maintains records of treatment; generates necessary documents for charges or record keeping.Assists in instructing nursing personnel in the 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.Provides assistance 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 using appropriate therapy interventions to resolve patient needs.Updates and communicates the diagnosis throughout the patient's stay based on the patient's changing condition and disease status.Assists with the maintenance and processing of equipment and products used in providing respiratory therapy services.Serves as a knowledge resource to physicians and hospital staff regarding the technical aspects of respiratory care and the effectiveness of methods to administer safe respiratory therapy.Assists in stocking and re-ordering parts and equipment.Assists in the set-up of specialty equipment.Keeps the equipment clean and ready for its next use.Assists physicians with bronchoscopies and special procedures.Assists with quality control and staff scheduling.Performs other job-related duties as assigned.