Respiratory Therapist (RT) at Links Healthcare

Santa Ana, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Sep, 26

Salary

37.0

Posted On

11 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Respiratory Therapy, Patient Assessment, IPPB, Aerosol Therapy, Chest Physical Therapy, Incentive Spirometry, Sputum Induction, Pulmonary Testing, Cardiac Testing, Equipment Maintenance, Airway Management, CPR, Patient Documentation, Care Planning

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Citrus Post Acute is a 24-hour 144-bed skilled nursing facility located in the heart of Santa Ana, CA. Our team of dedicated healthcare professionals work to help patients recover from surgery, injury, and other short/long-term care. We are on the search for a Per-Diem RT to join the team! The RT will be responsible for creating and implementing appropriate care plans along with the RT Lead and clinical team. Shifts Available: * Per Diem (On-Call) What We Offer (Full-Time Employees): * Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage. * Additional options like Accident Insurance and Hospitalization plans. * Life and AD&D insurance. * 401(k) retirement savings option. * Vacation and Sick Leave Pay Range: * $34-37/hour Depending on Experience Overview of the Position: The RT will evaluate, treat, and care for patients with breathing or other cardiopulmonary disorders. As the RT, you will be assuming primary responsibility for all respiratory care therapeutic treatments and diagnostic procedures. * Assesses patients and recommends respiratory therapy treatments * Plans, prepares and administers treatments including IPPB, aerosol, chest physical therapy, incentive spirometry, and sputum inductions, in accordance with established policies and procedures * Performs diagnostic pulmonary and cardiac tests * Inspects, tests, maintains and operates respiratory therapy equipment * Responds to “code blue” calls and assist by maintaining the patient’s airway and performs CPR * Patient care documentation is timely, legible, and efficient. QUALIFICATIONS: * RRT License active in CA * Skilled Nursing Facility strongly preferred * BLS/ACLS/CPR We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.

Responsibilities

The RT is responsible for evaluating and treating patients with cardiopulmonary disorders through therapeutic treatments and diagnostic procedures. Key duties include administering respiratory care, responding to code blue calls, and maintaining patient documentation.