Respiratory Therapist II

Arroyo Grande Community Hospital located in Arroyo Grande California is rated a top Joint Replacement Center by Blue Shield and is among the Top 10% in the nation for Joint Replacement. Arroyo has achieved the prestigious designation as a Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission. The Emergency Department is one of the busiest in the county and nationally recognized for superior patient satisfaction. The hospital also provides the only comprehensive hospital-based Acute Rehabilitation Center on the Central Coast. Arroyo Grande Community Hospital is a part of Dignity Healths Southern California Division and is a member of CommonSpirit Health the largest not-for-profit health care system in the nation boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools and comprehensive outpatient services - all recognized for quality safety and service. Each hospital is supported by an active philanthropic Foundation to help meet the growing health care needs of our communities. Learn more here at Community. One Mission. One California

As a Respiratory Therapist you will join an established team of RTs who share your passion for delivering highly specialized cardiopulmonary care to patients experiencing breathing issues. Youll be instrumental in providing a range of treatments from breathing techniques and nebulizer treatments to ventilator management oxygen therapies and external ventilation support.

Every day you will apply your keen assessment skills and critical thinking to manage diverse patient needs develop and execute effective care plans and ensure calm focused intervention in both routine and emergent situations.

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate a strong sense of urgency unwavering calm under pressure and the ability to anticipate outcomes. Your dedication to patient well-being and exceptional problem-solving abilities will drive success in this vital role.

• Administers all Respiratory Therapy Modalities per Physicians order: a) Technical/Theoretical knowledge appropriate to the delivery of all respiratory modalities. b) Adequate assessment skills to apply specific modalities to achieve desired outcome. Ability to perform comprehensive assessment. c) Ability to document in the medical record pertinent information.
• Therapeutic use of all medical equipment including: - Gas cylinders - Ventilators - Monitors - All therapeutic medication delivery devices - CPAP/BIPAP a) Knowledge to effectively and safely use all therapeutic devices designed to support ventilation administer medications including oxygen and monitor response of patient.
• Chest physiotherapy and breathing exercises along with patient education. a) The ability to safely and effectively administer chest physiotherapy to facilitate airway clearance. b) The ability to clearly and effectively educate patients.
• Perform Cardiopulmonary resuscitation maintenance of natural and artificial airways and tracheostomy care. a) Skill at providing resuscitation and management of airways.
• Sampling analysis operator maintenance quality control and documentation of Arterial Blood Gas Analysis. a) Ability to perform procedure. b) Ability to analyze results and make proper judgments relative to the patients respiratory status. c) Ability to manage equipment and determine accuracy of results. d) Ability to document and report results to physician etc.
• Perform diagnostic procedures including but not limited to pulmonary function screen EKGs assist with bronchoscopes. a) Ability to accurately perform procedure. b) Explain procedure to patient and obtain maximum cooperation. c) Ability to recognize abnormal rhythms sufficient to alert physician of an acute life threatening event.

• One year experience in an accute care hospital
• Experience managing trauma and emergency situations
• Respiratory Care Practitioner: CA
• Basic Life Support - CPR within 30 Days
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support within 30 Days
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support within 30 Days