What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Respiratory Therapist position at Pacific Care Salida?
We service sub-acute care level patients. Experience with Sub-acute level of patients and Vent/trach are preferred.
Registered Respiratory Therapist:
- Provides direct patient care and implements a plan of respiratory care initiated by the registered nurse/physician.
- Provides accurate and timely documentation consistent with the plan of care.
- Performs and oversees oxygen therapy along with aerosols and humidification therapy.
- Performs and oversees ventilator and tracheotomy care including weaning.
- Helps order respiratory care supplies and maintains a list for the facility.
- Participates in patient and family education for discharge to home.
- Reporting the identified needs to the registered nurse and/or Clinical Supervisor.
- Utilizes all available resources in planning care and consults as needed with RN’s, medical staff, outside specialists or consultants, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
- Continuously reviews, evaluates, and documents the effectiveness of nursing care, and accomplishment of client goals for discharge.
Performs other duties as assigned by the registered nurse and/or Clinical Supervisor.
8-hr FT day shift -10:30am to 7:00pm.
Compensation is based on experience. Must be RRT Licensed.
Please send your resumes and credentials for consideration.
We provide equal opportunity regardless the race, religion, age, gender, disability or any other classification in accordance with federal and local statutes, regulations and ordinances.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $38.00 - $45.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $38 - $45