Respiratory Therapist (RRT)-Per Diem Days-Temecula Valley Hospital

UHS • Temecula, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for performing routine and critical respiratory and cardiology diagnostic/therapeutic procedures. Respiratory Therapist serves as a technical and clinical resource for physicians and clinical staff.

Requirements

• Graduate from an AMA/CoARC approved program to train respiratory care practitioners required
• Certification by the State of California as a Respiratory Care Practitioner required
• Active Credential as a CRT by the NBRC (National Board for Respiratory Care) required
• RRT Credential required
• Current BLS (AHA) required

Nice To Haves

• 1 year of Acute and Critical Care experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner preferred
• Associates degree in Respiratory Care preferred
• NRP Certification (within 90 days of hire)
• ACLS Certification (AHA and within 90 days of hire)
• PALS Certification (within 90 days of hire)

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all Quality Controls and Maintenance with documentation on ABG Machines
• Ensures all billing is completed and placed on billing record by end of the shift, as applicable. Ensures the patient record accurately reflects all billable procedures and treatments
• Ensures Oxygen Rounds are completed within assigned area by end of the shift and all Oxygen charges are on the billing record, as applicable
• Performs Arterial Blood Gas Testing per hospital policy and procedures
• IPPB therapy
• Medicated Nebulizer / MDI Therapy
• Oxygen therapy
• Chest-Physio Therapy
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, including: chest compressions, manual ventilation and airway care

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Competitive compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401k plan with company match

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree