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

Job Title: Respiratory Care Practitioner Profession: Respiratory Care Practitioner Specialty: Respiratory Care Practitioner Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Day Shift Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: Minimum of 2 years preferred License: Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license in the state of practice required Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required Must-Have: Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification preferred, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification preferred Description: Located amongst oak trees, the facility has been serving the community since 1977. Locals enjoy weekly farmers markets, farm-to-fork dining, beautiful landscapes for hiking and biking, and beach days nearby.

Job Title: Respiratory Care Practitioner Profession: Respiratory Care Practitioner Specialty: Respiratory Care Practitioner Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Day Shift Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: Minimum of 2 years preferred License: Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license in the state of practice required Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required Must-Have: Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification preferred, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification preferred Description: Located amongst oak trees, the facility has been serving the community since 1977. It comprises a 122-bed acute care facility providing exceptional care in various medical services. Locals enjoy weekly farmers markets, farm-to-fork dining, beautiful landscapes for hiking and biking, and beach days nearby. The respiratory care practitioner performs basic and critical respiratory care services. The practitioner has the ability to work well without supervision and maintain supervision over others as delegated. Respiratory care is provided for adult and geriatric patients as ordered by the physician. Care is provided in accordance with current department policies concerning all phases of respiratory therapy. The practitioner is responsible for completing paperwork and electronic medical records for each patient. Essential functions include assessing and documenting the appropriateness of prescribed therapy for patients receiving respiratory care. Aerosol and oxygen therapy is administered while maintaining charts. The practitioner draws arterial blood gases per policy and physician orders. Care for ventilator patients is provided as needed. Assistance is given in department record keeping and operation. Participation in training and supervision of new employees is also expected. Care given is documented, and records of treatment are maintained. Assistance is provided in the instruction of nursing personnel in the surveillance of patients and equipment. Pulmonary function tests and drainage procedures are performed, along with additional patient care regarding respiratory disease. The practitioner provides suggestions regarding patients' treatment and pulmonary progress. Cardio-respiratory rehabilitation assistance is included in the responsibilities. The practitioner instructs patients and families about the nature of respiratory disease and its ramifications. Rounds are made to check all respiratory therapy equipment in use or on standby in patient areas. Completion of the initial ventilator bundle orders upon initiation of mechanical ventilation is ensured. Compliance with VAP bundle for all patients receiving mechanical ventilation is mandatory. Measurable and reasonable outcomes are identified while using appropriate therapy interventions to address patient needs. Updates and communication of the diagnosis throughout the patient's stay based on changing conditions and disease status is essential. The practitioner assists with maintenance and processing of equipment used in providing respiratory therapy services. Equipment is kept clean and ready for its next use. Support is provided to physicians during bronchoscopies and special procedures. Other job-related duties may be assigned as needed.