| Location | Ukiah, CA |
| Salary | $2,150–$2,296 |
Job Details:
Position: Respiratory Therapist (Respiratory Care Practitioner)
Location: Ukiah, CA
Job Type: Travel Contract
Shift Information: 05:00pm – 05:30am; 36 hours/week (3 x 12s)
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift Type: Night Shift
Tentative Start Date: 10/19/2026
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 the adult and geriatric patient
Provides respiratory care for patients with respiratory disease, as ordered by the physician and in accordance with current department policies concerning all phases of respiratory therapy
Completes paperwork, electronic medical records, flow sheets, and charges for each patient
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 participation in training and supervision of new employees
Documents care given; maintains records of treatment given; generates necessary documents for charges or record keeping
Assists in the instruction of nursing personnel in surveillance of patient and equipment after initial installation
Performs pulmonary function tests, drainage procedures, and provides additional patient care regarding cardio respiratory disease
Provides suggestions regarding the patient's treatment and pulmonary progress