Respiratory Care Practitioner Full Time Nights at GENTIVA CERTIFIED HEALTHCARE CORP DBA KINDRED

Santa Ana, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Jan, 26

Salary

36.22

Posted On

16 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Respiratory Care, Patient Care, Oxygen Therapy, Bronchial Hygiene Therapy, Medicinal Nebulizer Therapy, Ventilator Care, Diagnostic Testing, Arterial Punctures, Blood Gas Analysis, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Patient Instructions, Respiratory Pharmacology, Equipment Sterilization, Patient Charting, Adverse Reaction Reporting

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates. Job Summary Respiratory Care Professionals are viewed as integral members of the health care team You will set up and operate respiratory care equipment used in the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disease and/or illness Possess knowledge of respiratory pharmacology to administer prescribed medications You must have knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients ranging from adolescents to geriatrics Provide instructions to patient when initiating new therapy/equipment and performing diagnostic procedures Essential Functions Conduct physician-prescribed treatments such as oxygen therapy, bronchial hygiene therapy, medicinal nebulizer therapy, ventilator care, diagnostic testing and assessment/evaluation Perform arterial punctures, operate blood gas analyzers, measure/determine the acid base balance efficiency of ventilation and metabolism of the respiratory system; ensure adequate ventilation during cardiopulmonary resuscitation Record treatment and patients’ responses in respiratory care records and patient charts Report necessary treatments and condition of patients to relief personnel Report adverse treatment/drug reactions to physician, nurse and/or pharmacy, documenting all information Perform diagnostic procedures: e.g. 12-lead ECGS, metabolics and pulmonary monitoring Process respiratory therapy equipment, cleaning, sterilizing and packing as needed Salary Range: $28.56 - $36.22/Hour ScionHealth has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit-eligible employees that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness. Licenses/Certification Current State Licensure as a Respiratory Therapist Current BCLS are required

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Responsibilities

Respiratory Care Practitioners set up and operate respiratory care equipment for diagnosing and treating respiratory diseases. They conduct physician-prescribed treatments and perform diagnostic procedures while ensuring patient safety and comfort.