Respiratory Therapist II, Per Diem, Nights, 12 Hour Shift
Trinity Health•Fresno, CA
•Onsite
About The Position
This position is responsible for administering safe and competent respiratory care as ordered per physician, with emphasis in specialty areas (i.e., Emergency, Neonatal, Pediatric, Geriatric and Critical Care); monitoring mechanical ventilation; administering medications; patient assessment; understanding ramifications of hemodynamic monitoring; understanding blood work results; monitoring, teaching, and training.
Requirements
- Graduation from a two-year AMA accredited Respiratory Care Program or the equivalent training is required.
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification through the NBRC is required.
- Current licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) with the State of California is required.
- Current American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider CPR card is required.
- Current American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification is required.
- Current American Heart Association (AHA) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) is required.
Nice To Haves
- Current SAMC staff with Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician (CRT) and significant previous experience may be accepted in lieu of RRT certification.
Responsibilities
- Administering safe and competent respiratory care as ordered per physician, with emphasis in specialty areas (i.e., Emergency, Neonatal, Pediatric, Geriatric and Critical Care)
- Monitoring mechanical ventilation
- Administering medications
- Patient assessment
- Understanding ramifications of hemodynamic monitoring
- Understanding blood work results
- Monitoring, teaching, and training
Benefits
- Equal Opportunity Employer
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
