Respiratory Therapist (Allied)

Concord, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 5 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Local rate is $8 lessNights 36 hours 7:00p-7:30a every other weekend no call rotating holidays. Must be NRP certified upon submission and SummaryReporting to the Director of Cardio/Pulmonary/Neurology/Sleep Disorders provides a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care services for in patient and out patients of all Functions1. Performs respiratory care procedures in accordance with established departmental and hospital policies and procedures.2. Evaluates treats and re-assesses patients of all ages following physicians order.3. Functions independently and also assists Physicians and Nursing in the determination and application of therapeutic modalities.4. Assists in the orientation and training of respiratory and nursing personnel.5. Participates in Code Team and Rapid Response Team.6. Provides patient and family education.7. Participates in CQI initiatives.8. Participates in departmental education activities.9. Transports patients.10. Assists the Director with special projects equipment and stock inventory control.11. Maintains and supports patients rights to care privacy and respect.12. Other duties as assigned from time to Qualifications Education:High school graduate or equivalent of a Respiratory Therapy (RT) program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) :Previous RT experience strongly patient care experience clinical rotations during the RT program are considered as satisfactory and/or Certification:Must have current licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a Respiratory or CRT from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) healthcare provider certification required.