Respiratory Therapist
On-siteRiverside, California, United States
Riverside, California, United StatesOn-sitePart TimeLicense Or Certification
Part TimeLicense Or Certification
Job Summary
Respond immediately to all emergency calls within the subacute unit for resident assessment and resuscitative care. Administer oxygen therapy, respiratory medications, and medical gas mixtures as ordered by the physician. Set up and maintain mechanical ventilation, perform ventilator weaning assessments, and manage tracheostomy care including tube changes and cuff pressure measurements. Conduct airway management, suctioning, and pulse oximetry while maintaining bedside equipment in clean and safe condition. Provide resident and family education for discharge to home.
Required Qualifications
- Graduate of approved AMA School of Respiratory Care
- Current State RCP license
- Certified in Basic Life Support
- Must be able to relate to the care for the age specific population of geriatric residents
- Must be able to work with and communicate well with the other healthcare providers in the unit
- Must be able to organize their work assignment and adjust as needed to optimize the delivery of effective quality care to the resident
- Must be able to work under stress and in emergency situations
- Must be able to work under conditions that require sitting, standing, walking, reaching, pushing, pulling, bending, and grasping
- Visual acuity is required to observe details of instruments required for life support
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