Respiratory Therapist - FT Days

Kindred Healthcare•San Leandro, CA

2d•$50 - $60•Onsite

About The Position

Kindred Hospital San Francisco Bay Area is a 99-bed long-term acute care hospital providing extended recovery care, with 24-hour clinical care seven days a week. The Respiratory Therapist administers safe, competent respiratory care as ordered by physicians. The role includes monitoring mechanical ventilation, administering medications, assessing patients, understanding hemodynamic monitoring and blood work results, and monitoring, teaching, and training. The therapist provides respiratory care throughout all areas of the hospital, maintains accurate documentation and patient profiles, verifies physician orders, and communicates patient updates and therapy recommendations to physicians and other hospital personnel. The role also involves airway management, equipment troubleshooting, participation in department and hospital activities, and assisting with staff and student orientation and training. Care is provided as appropriate for adult and geriatric patients.

Requirements

Registered Respiratory Therapist credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care.
Appropriate licensure from the state licensing agency.
Current ACLS and BLS certifications.
Ability to work under stress and respond quickly in emergencies.
Good interpersonal skills when interacting with patients, families, and staff.
Ability to communicate effectively in English verbally and in writing as needed for the job.
Understanding of lifespan growth and development and ability to provide appropriate care for adult and geriatric patients.
Ability to work cooperatively as a team member.
Reading and comprehension skills sufficient to perform job duties.
Good and regular attendance.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience in an acute care setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Deliver respiratory care procedures in accordance with department policies and procedures throughout all areas of the hospital.
Document respiratory care procedures accurately and completely, and enter daily patient services and charges into the department computer.
Verify respiratory care physician orders and initial, date, and time them after verification.
Give and receive accurate, complete reports; keep patient profile cards current; and be ready for reports at specified times.
Attend and participate in department in-services, meetings, patient care rounds, and mandatory hospital meetings.
Keep the Supervisor informed about changes in workload and patient acuity.
Use respiratory care instruments and equipment effectively and troubleshoot problems with appropriate resolution.
Manage airways, including bag-mask ventilation, assisting with intubation, suctioning, and use of artificial airways; initiate and perform CPR; and take primary responsibility for airway management.
Initiate, maintain, monitor, and document continuous mechanical ventilation.
Provide timely, accurate updates to physicians and other hospital personnel, and contact physicians with recommendations for therapy changes or modifications.
Assist in orienting and training new employees and respiratory and nursing students, and precept new employees during orientation.
Perform other related duties as assigned.