Respiratory Therapist

PACS Group•San Diego, CA

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist follows the supervisor’s schedule and instructions and complies with the policies and procedures of the assigned facility. The role assesses patients’ respiratory, physiologic, and psychosocial needs; gathers and interprets clinical information; plans and delivers care; and reports changes in patients’ respiratory status to the appropriate clinical and supervisory personnel. The position also supports safe, confidential care and effective collaboration with facility personnel. This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

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 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 and interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or scheduled instructions.
Knowledge of office machines and equipment.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including occasionally lifting or moving up to 30 pounds and prolonged computer use.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Follow the supervisor’s schedule and instructions and comply with facility policies and procedures.
Conduct focused patient interviews and assess signs and symptoms of physiologic and psychosocial changes.
Collect, analyze, and interpret information from health care members and document actual or potential diagnoses.
Plan care outcomes for assigned patients.
Perform interventions according to identified priorities, the plan of care, facility policies, and patient care outcome standards.
Follow emergency, safety, and infection-control procedures.
Promote and participate in activities that facilitate good 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 good working relationships with interdepartmental personnel and other facility departments.
Protect resident health information, maintain confidentiality, and promptly report suspected or known unauthorized disclosures.
Perform the assigned duties and accept their associated administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability.
Assist in the evacuation of residents during emergencies if necessary.