Respiratory Therapist – Therapist

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Job ID: 889148

Estimated Weekly Gross: $2,106.66

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist – Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT/CRT)

Location

Templeton, CA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Nights | 3 x 12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM | Rotating Weekends

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and document the appropriateness of prescribed respiratory therapy, including clinical recommendations, for adult and geriatric patients
• Administer aerosol and oxygen therapy and provide care to ventilator-dependent patients, including the ability to intubate
• Draw arterial blood gases per policy and physician order
• Perform drainage procedures and provide additional patient care related to cardiorespiratory disease
• Maintain accurate electronic medical records, flow sheets, and charges for each patient
• Assist in training and supervision of new employees and provide instruction to nursing personnel on patient and equipment surveillance

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Respiratory Therapy Program
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC-RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (NBRC-CRT) credential required
• Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required at time of hire or within 90 days
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required at time of hire or within 90 days
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required at time of hire or within 90 days
• Minimum 2 years of recent experience in the field

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in NICU and pediatric respiratory care
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as provide oversight to others as delegated
• Familiarity with department record keeping, charge generation, and electronic medical record systems

Why Join Us

• Work in a well-established acute care facility serving a diverse patient population across emergency medicine, orthopedics, obstetrics, and more
• Enjoy a desirable central California location with access to outdoor recreation, farm-to-fork dining, and coastal beaches nearby

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