Respiratory Therapist

Looking for a Part-time or Full-time RRT to join our team at Boulder Creek Post Acute Position Summary Performs technical work in the application of respiratory therapy procedures and protocols. Interacts with physicians, nurses and others to facilitate and promote optimal patient care. Key Responsibilities include: · Sets up equipment and medications and administers respiratory treatment as ordered by the physician; charts treatment, response, and progress. · Observes patients, checks equipment, and makes changes as necessary during patient rounds. · Records observations and services and completes patient records. · Responds and assists with basic life support in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation emergencies. · Participates in fire, safety and other training programs conducted within and outside of the medical center. Maintains current CPR card. · Performs arterial blood gases. · Maintains established department policies, procedures, objectives, and quality assurance, safety. · Assesses and documents patients’ condition on ventilators to include Tracheostomy tube placement, cuff pressure (if appropriate), breath sounds, respiratory effort, color and any noted treads in secretion, pressures, etc. · Assesses and documents patients who are receiving respiratory treatments prior to and after treatment. · Assesses and provides patient and family education for every patient who received initial treatment, 02 therapy, procedure, or placed on ventilator. Evaluates patient’s or family members’ responses on the new interdisciplinary patient and family education competency sheet. · Accesses medications from medication cart within scope of practice and according to proper protocol. · Assists with care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies. · Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, workshops, and in-service meetings, etc. · Assists in monitoring compliance with quality assurance standards in related field of expertise. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Per diem Pay: $40.00 - $43.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance Shift: 8 hour shift Ability to Relocate: Poway, CA 92064: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person