Travel & Local Respiratory Therapist - Ventilator Care

Sweetwater Care; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care is seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory services and education for residents. You will interpret orders, assess needs, deliver prescribed therapy, and monitor resident responses within a care-focused environment.

Candidate must hold CRT or RRT, have current BLS, and preferably ACLS. Ventilator management and LTC experience are highly valued, with a focus on collaborative care and compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• Highschool diploma is required.
• Must hold CRT or RRT certification in the practicing state.
• BLS is current; ACLS is preferred.
• Finger Print Clearance is required.
• TB test within the last year; physical within 6 months.
• COVID vaccination card required.
• Ventilator unit experience required; LTC/skilled nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promotes healing of acutely ill residents through respiratory care and education.
• Provides respiratory therapy including invasive and non-invasive ventilation.
• Sets up and uses medical gases, humidification, aerosols and ventilatory support.
• Oversees rehab department management, case management, and quality improvement.
• Ensures reimbursement, billing, and resident records related to therapy.
• Coordinates equipment orders and documentation from referral sources and physicians.
• Collaborates with nursing leadership to integrate respiratory care into daily practice.
• Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates respiratory therapy; discharge planning.
• Maintains equipment records and performs preventative maintenance.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical assessment

Education

Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification (preferred)

Finger Print Clearance

Tuberculosis (TB) test within last year

Physical within last 6 months

COVID-19 vaccination card

Tools

Ventilator management

Long-term care experience

Job description

Sweetwater Care is seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory services and education for residents. You will interpret orders, assess needs, deliver prescribed therapy, and monitor resident responses within a care-focused environment.

Candidate must hold CRT or RRT, have current BLS, and preferably ACLS. Ventilator management and LTC experience are highly valued, with a focus on collaborative care and compliance with regulations.