Respiratory Therapist I/II/III/IV - Cardiopulmonary Services - Full-Time - PM Shift

Kern Medical • Bakersfield, CA

12h • $29 - $55 • Onsite

About The Position

Kern Medical strives to recruit the highest quality candidates, resulting in a high-performance workforce that consistently delivers quality patient care. This position is for a full-time Respiratory Therapist working the PM shift, from 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM. The role encompasses multiple levels (I, II, III, IV) with increasing responsibility and complexity. The estimated pay ranges from $29.4142 to $54.9400 per hour, including a 6% premium pay. Additional compensation may be available through differentials, incentives, and bonuses. This position may also be eligible for participation and company contributions into the Kern County Employees’ Retirement Plan.

Requirements

• Possession of a valid, current license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• Appointees not possessing the American Heart Association Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) card at time of hire must successfully complete appropriate training and qualify for the RQI Provider certification within 60 days of employment. As a continued condition of employment, employee must maintain RQI Provider certification and competency.
• Knowledge of all therapy machines, both pressure and volume ventilators; all forms of oxygen therapy; gases and gas laws; safe respiratory practices; equipment, procedures and techniques; pulmonary function testing and gas analysis; anatomy and physiology; nursing arts; and clinical considerations.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions; organize and prioritize basic tasks, communicate effectively and work well with others; maintain confidentiality of information.
• For RT II: Eligible for registration with the National Board for Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) OR Certified by the National Board for Respiratory Care as a Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician (CRTT).
• For RT II: Possession of a Class C California Driver’s License may be required by assignment to off-site locations.
• For RT III: Eligible for registration with the National Board for Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) OR Certified by the National Board for Respiratory Care as a Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician (CRTT).
• For RT III: Possession of a valid, current license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in the State of California AND One (1) year of experience as a Respiratory Therapist having primary responsibility for ventilator management of critical care patients.
• For RT III: Possession of a Class C California driver’s license may be required by assignment to off-site locations.
• For RT IV: Registered with the National Board for Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
• For RT IV: Possession of a valid, current license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner, issued by the State of California.
• For RT IV: Possession of a Class C California Driver’s License may be required by assignment to off-site locations.

Nice To Haves

• Receipt of notice from the Board of Medical Quality Assurance, Respiratory Care Examining Committee (RCEC) that an application from the applicant is on file (for RT I, must pass examination during probationary period).
• Possession of a Class C California Driver’s License may be required by assignment to off-site locations (for RT I, II, III, IV).

Responsibilities

• Administers IPPB therapy.
• Performs humidity and aerosol therapy.
• Administers medical gas and pulmonary drainage procedures.
• Performs cardiorespiratory resuscitation.
• Administers aerosolized drugs.
• Provides continuous mechanical ventilation; maintains artificial airways.
• Performs bedside lung function studies.
• Performs incentive spirometry.
• Cleans and prepares equipment.
• Implements infection control and demonstrates knowledge of aseptic techniques.
• Responds to emergency calls throughout the hospital.
• Documents care given; maintains records of treatment given; generates necessary documents for charges or record keeping.
• Dependent upon area of practice or department assignments, demonstrates clinical knowledge and skill in the care of the newborn, infant, toddler, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient ranging up to 100+ years of age.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Benefits

• New Hire Premium: +6% of base rate of pay matched up to 6% if contributed to Deferred Compensation Plan.
• Shift Differentials: varies per classification.
• A Comprehensive Benefits Package: includes Holidays, Vacation, Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance.
• Kern County Employees’ Retirement Plan participation and company contributions may be available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed