Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - $2,043 per week in San Luis Obispo, CA

Cynet Health

San Luis Obispo, CA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$2,043–$2,043

SKILLS

Acute Care, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Advanced Life Support (ALS), Aerosols, Basic Life Support (BLS), Cardiovascular, Critical Care, Disease, Documentation, Electronic Medical Records, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Geriatrics, Hospital, Maintain Compliance, Medical Assistance, Medical Billing, Medical Diagnosis, Medical Treatment, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Neonatology, Patient Care, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), People Management, Pulmonary Disease, Quality Control, Record Keeping, Respiratory Therapy, Staff Training, Ventilator

LOCATION

San Luis Obispo, CA

POSTED

10 days ago

Job Title: Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner Profession: Respiratory Care Practitioner Specialty: Respiratory Care Practitioner Duration: 8 Shift: Day Shift Auto Offer Hours per Shift: Not specified Experience: Minimum years of experience not specified License: Respiratory Care Practitioner license required Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required within 90 days Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required within 90 days Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required within 90 days Description: Nestled on the Central California Coast, this facility has been providing care to the community since 1959. The acute care facility includes a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and a county designated trauma center. The location offers the excitement of a lively community while being a short drive from serene beaches. Featuring a charming downtown, comfortable coastal weather, idyllic views, and an active lifestyle, there is much to be enjoyed. Job Summary: Performs basic and critical respiratory care services. Has the ability to work well without supervision as well as maintain supervision over others, as delegated. Provides respiratory care services for adult and geriatric patients. Provides respiratory care for patients with respiratory disease, as ordered by the physician and in accordance with current department policies. Completes paperwork, electronic medical records, flow sheets, and charges for each patient. This position is represented by a union. Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience: Graduate of an approved Respiratory Therapy Program required. Required Licenses/Certifications: Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC-RRT) credential preferred. Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor. Required: Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification from an approved vendor. Required: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from an approved vendor. Required: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from an approved vendor. Essential Functions: Assesses and documents the appropriateness of prescribed therapy, including recommendations for patients receiving respiratory care services. Administers aerosol and oxygen therapy while maintaining charts. Draws arterial blood gases per policy and physician order. Provides care to ventilator patients. Assists in department record keeping and operation, as well as training and supervision of new employees. Documents care given; maintains records of treatment; generates necessary documents for charges or record keeping. Assists in the instruction of nursing personnel in surveillance of patient and equipment. Performs drainage procedures and provides additional patient care regarding cardiopulmonary disease. Provides suggestions regarding the patient's treatment and pulmonary progress. Provides assistance in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation. Offers instruction to patients and family about cardiopulmonary disease and its ramifications. Makes rounds to check all respiratory therapy equipment in use or on standby in patient areas. Ensures completion of the initial ventilator bundle orders upon initiation of mechanical ventilation. Ensures compliance of VAP bundle for all patients receiving mechanical ventilation. Identifies measurable and reasonable outcomes while using appropriate therapy interventions to resolve patient needs. Updates and communicates the diagnosis throughout the patient's stay based on changing condition and disease status. Assists with maintenance and processing of equipment and products used in providing respiratory therapy services. Serves as a knowledge resource to physicians and hospital staff regarding respiratory care and the effectiveness of safe therapy methods. Assists in stocking and re-ordering parts and equipment. Keeps the equipment clean and ready for its next use. Assists physicians with special procedures as needed. Assists with quality control, staff schedules, and competencies. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Organizational Requirements: The organization is committed to the safety and wellbeing of associates and patients. Therefore, all associates are required to receive all necessary vaccinations as a condition of employment. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. The organization participates in E-Verify for employment eligibility verification.

About the Company

Cynet Health

Cynet Health is a TJC certified MBE and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Health Med and Health IT staffing and consulting services to countless hospitals, SNFs, clinics, labs, CROs, health & wellness centers, pharmacies, and other medical facilities across the United States. Headquartered in Sterling, Virginia, we are a certified Minority-Owned Business Enterprise and a recognized Diversity Supplier.

COMPANY SIZE

1,000 to 1,499 employees

INDUSTRY

Healthcare Services

WEBSITE

https://cynethealth.com/