Respiratory Therapist, Certified (CRT), PRN

Lifepoint Health•Sacramento, CA

7h•$50•Onsite

About The Position

UC Davis Rehabilitation Hospital, operated jointly with Lifepoint Rehabilitation and UC Davis Health, is seeking a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) for a PRN position. The hospital is committed to prioritizing employee well-being to enable exceptional patient care. As a Respiratory Therapist, you will embrace a promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards and patient expectations. UC Davis Rehabilitation Hospital offers inpatient rehabilitation programs with customized, intense rehabilitation tailored to individual needs for patients recovering from stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury.

Requirements

Graduate of an AMA-approved School of Respiratory Therapy.
Current state Respiratory Therapist license.
Current CPR certification (BLS required; ACLS per unit requirements or preferred).
Mechanical ventilation and airway management; oxygen/therapeutic modalities; ABG sampling and analysis; EKG acquisition and workflow; pain assessment/communication; EMR documentation; teamwork and time management.

Nice To Haves

(3)+ years of cardiopulmonary/respiratory care experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of oxygen delivery methods and equipment; monitor for and address potential side effects.
Administer ordered respiratory therapy treatments; understand indications, dosing parameters, and possible adverse effects.
Set up and monitor mechanical ventilators; perform associated critical-care duties such as airway management and tracheal suctioning.
Assess pain that interferes with function or rehabilitation participation and notify the physician for appropriate intervention.
Perform arterial punctures to obtain ABG samples; recognize potential complications and contraindications.
Perform EKGs, document/report results per department procedure, route to requesting providers, and file reports appropriately.
Collaborates with physicians, nursing, and rehabilitation staff to coordinate care and optimize outcomes.
Ensures accurate, timely documentation in the medical record and adheres to infection prevention and patient safety practices.
Maintains equipment readiness; follows department policies, competency requirements, and quality improvement activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.