Respiratory Therapist

Opportunity:

Respiratory Therapist - Registered Respiratory Therapist

Job Details:

• Variable shifts available including both day and night shifts
• 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
• Required skills include adult critical care, mechanical ventilation, BiPAP, CPAP, HFNC, arterial blood gas interpretation and collection, intubation assist, tracheostomy care and management, pulmonary hygiene, patient transport, and weaning from mechanical ventilation