Respiratory Therapist

Walnut Creek Skilled Nursing and Rehab

Respiratory Therapist

1 Day shift, 12 hours, Full time

$40- $45

Generations Healthcare is in search of a Respiratory Therapist to join our team. Our skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility has an outstanding reputation in the healthcare industry with a high rating for quality patient care. We are committed to providing kind, competent, and compassionate services to those entrusted to our care and an enjoyable work environment for our staff. If you are passionate about helping residents meet their full potential, then this is the right place for you.

Position Overview:

The primary role of the Respiratory Therapist is to perform safe respiratory procedures as ordered by physician. Responsible for patient assessments, plan implementation, care plans, complete understanding of chronic tracheostomy care, implementation of respiratory policies and procedures, integration of a respiratory care program with nursing, provide staffing/patient education and providing appropriate aspects of quality patient care while staying in compliance with current federal, state, guidelines, and company’s regulations.

Benefits:

We offer a competitive compensation package, healthcare benefits and excellent career growth opportunities. Health Benefits for full-time employees offered on the 1st of the month following the hire date.

Essential Duties (include but are not limited to):

• Exam patients with cardiopulmonary disorders or breathing problems.
• Perform diagnostic tests on the lung capacity of the patient.
• Tracheostomy set up.
• Cooperate with physicians to help develop treatment plans.
• Demonstrate excellent working knowledge of Respiratory Care instruments and equipment.
• Maintain accurate and complete documentation of Respiratory Care procedures.

Qualifications:

• Graduated from an accredited School for Respiratory Care, and is able to practice unencumbered, and is in good standing with all regulatory agencies and licensing boards.
• Active CA Licensed as a Respiratory Care Therapist.
• Complete understanding and knowledge of Chronic Tracheostomy care and set up.
• Exudes professionalism in presentation.

Generations Healthcare was founded upon the belief that caring for the sick, the elderly, and the infirm is a special and sacred stewardship. It is our mission to have this belief reflected in everything we do: in the presentation of our homes, in the professionalism of our staff, and in the daily delivery of care to our residents and their families. It is our purpose that whoever enters a Generations home will be met with kindness, competence and compassion.

We invite you to make a difference in the lives of others and our residents, who represent a Lifetime of Memories, a Lifetime of Care, and a Lifetime of Love.