Respiratory Therapist - PT

PACS•San Diego, CA

4d•$37 - $45

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist follows supervisor instructions and facility policies and procedures while providing respiratory care to assigned patients. The role involves assessing patients, identifying care needs, interpreting clinical information, planning outcomes, and carrying out interventions according to priorities, care plans, facility policies, and patient-care standards. The therapist reports changes in respiratory status to the Director/Supervisor of Respiratory Care Services, the nurse primarily responsible for the patient, and the physician as needed and before leaving the facility. The position also requires maintaining confidentiality of resident care information and protected health information, reporting suspected or known unauthorized disclosure, and supporting effective working relationships and communication across departments. This position has no supervisory responsibilities. The role requires an associate degree from an accredited school and graduation from a respiratory care program. A current state Respiratory Care Practitioner verification license, if applicable, and current CPR/BLS and ACLS certifications are required. A Bachelor of Science degree in a healthcare field and at least one year of acute and/or subacute respiratory experience are preferred. The position involves occasional lifting or moving of up to 30 pounds, prolonged computer use, and regular sitting, standing, walking, speaking, reading, or listening. Assistance with resident evacuation may be necessary during emergencies. The work environment is usually low to moderate in noise level.

Requirements

Associate degree from an accredited school.
Graduate of a respiratory care program.
Current Respiratory Care Practitioner verification license for the state of practice, if applicable.
Current CPR/BLS and ACLS certifications.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals, and to present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.
Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems involving concrete variables and limited standardization, and to interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or scheduled instructions.
Knowledge of office machines and equipment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree in a healthcare field.
At least one year of respiratory experience in an acute and/or subacute unit.

Responsibilities

Follow the schedule and instructions from the supervisor and comply with facility policies and procedures.
Perform focused interviews to identify patients’ specific needs and assess signs and symptoms of physiologic and psychosocial changes.
Collect, analyze, and interpret data and information from healthcare team members and document actual or potential diagnoses.
Plan care outcomes for assigned patients and perform interventions according to identified priorities, the plan of care, facility policies, and patient-care outcome standards.
Follow the facility’s emergency, safety, and infection-control procedures.
Promote and participate in activities that facilitate effective interpersonal communication.
Report changes in patients’ respiratory status to the Director/Supervisor of Respiratory Care Services, the nurse primarily responsible for the patient, and the physician as needed and before leaving the facility.
Maintain a good working rapport with interdepartmental personnel and other facility departments.
Protect the confidentiality of resident-care information, including protected health information, and promptly report suspected or known unauthorized disclosure.
Assume the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability associated with assigned duties.