Ventilator Care Specialist — RRT/CRT

Sweetwater Care; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to independently perform respiratory care procedures, interpret orders, assess resident needs and evaluate responses. The role acts as a consultant, educator, and clinician to clinical staff.

Responsibilities include administering therapies, ventilator support, airway management, and coordinating with nursing to integrate respiratory care into daily practice within long-term care settings.

Qualifications

• Must be a Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist in the practicing state.
• Current BLS required; ACLS preferred.
• Finger Print Clearance and TB test within the last year.
• Physical within the last 6 months; COVID vaccination status as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care and diagnostic testing for residents.
• Administer therapies, airway management and oxygen monitoring.
• Coordinate with nursing leadership to integrate respiratory care into daily practice.
• Develop discharge plans and follow up on respiratory equipment maintenance.
• Monitor resident condition and adjust care plans as needed.
• Educate residents and families about respiratory therapies.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical assessment

Resident education

Education

Certified Respiratory Therapist

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Tools

Ventilator management

Job description

Sweetwater Care is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to independently perform respiratory care procedures, interpret orders, assess resident needs and evaluate responses. The role acts as a consultant, educator, and clinician to clinical staff.

Responsibilities include administering therapies, ventilator support, airway management, and coordinating with nursing to integrate respiratory care into daily practice within long-term care settings.