Respiratory Therapist

UnitedHealth Group•Beaumont, CA

20d•$24 - $43•Onsite

About The Position

For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. The Registered Respiratory Therapist performs therapeutic treatments, modalities, and tests on pulmonary patients; assists physician with invasive procedures; maintains equipment and supplies for areas of responsibility; functions overall as a team member to ensure smooth and efficient operations and patient flow; and is proficient in all modalities in the Pulmonary Function Lab.

Requirements

Associate’s degree of Applied Science in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited college
State of California license for Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) and Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Current BLS and ACLS certifications
Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers (AHA) or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer (American Red Cross)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree of Applied Science in Respiratory Therapy
IV Certification
1+ years of experience working as a Respiratory Therapist
1+ years of experience in treatment of patients in an outpatient setting

Responsibilities

Assesses patient and record health history, v.s, performs testing as ordered (PFTs); collects specimens, properly labeling and documenting for lab; makes appropriate documentation as needed to patient charts for tests and procedures done; and, schedules diagnostic test referrals and specialists
Provides timely direct patient care; provides patient education instructions as necessary; and, screens patient’s questions and concerns; consults Physician and returns calls
Prepares patients for procedures; assists pulmonary physicians with invasive medical procedures. Understands conscious sedation and is able to handle respiratory emergencies
Orders and stocks supplies; cleans and maintains equipment; and, properly handles and disposes of infectious waste
Clinical duties per department within scope of practice