Respiratory Therapist

Opportunity:

Respiratory Therapist - Registered Respiratory Therapist

Job Details:

• Variable shifts including both days and nights
• Every other or every third weekend requirement
• Patient ratio of 2:1 for days, nights, and weekends
• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• Travel experience required
• California RRT license required
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NRP, PALS
• Epic charting system experience required
• Community hospital experience preferred
• Treat patients across all age groups including neonates, infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics
• Primarily care for patients with acute on chronic respiratory failure
• Perform and assist with special procedures including EEG, EKG, and bronchoscopies
• Operate specialized equipment including Drager, V60, Airvo, SiPaP, and Nihon Kohden
• Perform respiratory therapy skills including BiPAP, CPAP, HFNC, mechanical ventilation, intubation assist, arterial blood gas collection and interpretation, tracheostomy care, pulmonary hygiene, and patient transport