Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Conifer Health Solutions • San Ramon, CA

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About The Position

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), also referred to as a Respiratory Care Practitioner, demonstrates proficiency in operating respiratory equipment and providing respiratory treatments to assigned patients across age groups, including infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients. The practitioner provides care according to professional standards and established procedures, using sound judgment and personal initiative, and participates in related continuing education.

The role includes administering medication as prescribed by a physician and drawing and analyzing blood gases. Other duties are assigned in accordance with the scope of practice. This is a full-time night-shift position with holiday rotation in the Respiratory Therapy department.

Requirements

• Successful completion of an accredited Respiratory Care program.
• Current Respiratory Care Practitioner license issued by the Respiratory Care Board of California.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Provider issued by the American Heart Association.
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certificate issued by the American Heart Association.
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.

Nice To Haves

• Three years of recent experience in all phases of acute Respiratory Care is preferred.
• Excellent assessment skills for floor therapy and patients on mechanical ventilators.

Responsibilities

• Operate respiratory equipment and provide respiratory treatments to assigned patients across age groups.
• Provide patient care according to professional standards and established procedures, using good judgment and personal initiative.
• Participate in related continuing education.
• Administer medications as prescribed by a physician.
• Draw and analyze blood gases.
• Perform other duties within the scope of practice.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed