Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - $2,047 per week in Templeton, CA

Job Title: Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner Profession: Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner Specialty: Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Shift Hours per Shift: 12 hours, 1830 to 0700, rotating weekends Experience: Minimum years of experience required License: Required Respiratory Care Practitioner license Certifications: - Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor - Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification from approved vendor, required at time of hire or within 90 days - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from approved vendor, required at time of hire or within 90 days - Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from approved vendor, required at time of hire or within 90 days Must-Have: Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC-RRT) credential or Certified Respiratory Therapist (NBRC-CRT) credential preferred Description: Located in a picturesque area, this facility has been serving the community since 1977. Comprised of a 122-bed acute care facility, our team provides exceptional care in emergency medicine, orthopedics, obstetrics, digestive disorders, wound care, and various medical, surgical, and outpatient services.

Job Title: Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner Profession: Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner Specialty: Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Shift Hours per Shift: 12 hours, 1830 to 0700, rotating weekends Experience: Minimum years of experience required License: Required Respiratory Care Practitioner license Certifications: - Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor - Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification from approved vendor, required at time of hire or within 90 days - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from approved vendor, required at time of hire or within 90 days - Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from approved vendor, required at time of hire or within 90 days Must-Have: Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC-RRT) credential or Certified Respiratory Therapist (NBRC-CRT) credential preferred Description: Located in a picturesque area, this facility has been serving the community since 1977. Comprised of a 122-bed acute care facility, our team provides exceptional care in emergency medicine, orthopedics, obstetrics, digestive disorders, wound care, and various medical, surgical, and outpatient services. Locals enjoy weekly farmers markets in the community, farm-to-fork dining, beautiful landscapes for hiking and biking, and beach days just a short drive away. This position performs basic and critical respiratory care services. The practitioner has the ability to work well without supervision as well as maintain supervision over others, as delegated. The role provides respiratory care services for adult and geriatric patients. Respiratory care is provided for patients with respiratory disease, as ordered by the physician and in accordance with department policies concerning all phases of respiratory therapy. Responsibilities include completing paperwork, electronic medical records, flow sheets, and charges for each patient. Essential functions include: Assessing and documenting the appropriateness of prescribed therapy for patients receiving respiratory care services. Administering aerosol and oxygen therapy while maintaining charts. Drawing arterial blood gases per policy and physician order. Providing care to ventilator patients. Assisting in department record keeping and operation, as well as participation in training and supervision of new employees. Documenting care given and maintaining records of treatment. Generating necessary documents for charges or record keeping. Assisting in the instruction of nursing personnel in surveillance of patient and equipment after initial installation. Performing drainage procedures and providing additional patient care regarding cardio-respiratory disease. Providing suggestions regarding the patient’s treatment and pulmonary progress. Offering assistance in cardio-respiratory rehabilitation. Instructing patients and family about the nature of cardio-respiratory disease and its ramifications. Making rounds to check all respiratory therapy equipment in use or on standby. Ensuring completion of the initial ventilator bundle orders upon initiation of mechanical ventilation. Ensuring compliance with VAP bundle for all patients receiving mechanical ventilation. Identifying measurable and reasonable outcomes while using appropriate therapy interventions to resolve patient needs. Updating and communicating the diagnosis throughout the patient's stay based on the patient's changing condition and disease status. Assisting with maintenance and processing of equipment used in providing respiratory therapy services. Serving as a knowledge resource to the physician and hospital staff regarding technical aspects of respiratory care. Assisting in stocking and reordering parts and equipment. Assisting in the setup of specialty equipment. Keeping the equipment clean and ready for the next use. Assisting physicians with bronchoscopies and special procedures. Assisting with quality control, staff schedules, and competencies. Performing other job-related duties as assigned. The organization is committed to the safety and well-being of all associates and patients, requiring that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. The organization participates in E-Verify.