VA Respiratory Therapist (San Diego, CA)

International SOS Government Medical Services • San Diego, CA

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About The Position

This position is contingent upon award. This position will support the US Department of Veterans Affairs Critical Staffing Program. The person in this position will represent International SOS Government Medical Services, Inc. and provide services outlined below: International SOS Government Medical Services, Inc. is looking for an individual who is an experienced Respiratory Therapist to treat, evaluate, and care for patients with breathing and cardiopulmonary disorders, implementing therapeutic techniques and manage respiratory equipment. They play critical role in improving patients' respiratory health and quality of life through both acute and chronic care interventions.

Requirements

• Must possess a certification as a Registered Respiratory Therapist from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Must be licensed by the Respiratory Board of California.
• Must have 1 year of Respiratory Therapist experience, including service in critical care.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Must have completed an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with specialists in Pulmonary, Emergency Room (ER), and Intensive Care Units (ICU) in various aspects of clinical care of patients.
• Specialize in airway management and mechanical ventilation.
• Initiate and manage life support for people in ICUs and emergency departments.
• Stabilize and monitor high risk patients being moved from hospital to hospital by ambulance.
• Administer inhaled drugs and medical gases such as mucolytics, bronchodilators, oxygen, and nitric oxide.
• Shall be competent in the following tasks: Therapeutic and diagnostic procedures with the use of medical gases and administration devices including oxygen and nitric oxide.
• All forms of humidification use with the appropriate devices, including aerosols and high flow systems.
• Administration of inhaled medications, with use of appropriate devices, to the cardiopulmonary system.
• Assist with intubation.
• Use of all ventilators in VAGLAHS and all modes of mechanical ventilation.
• Chest Physiotherapy (CPT), both manual and with the Vest System, and postural drainage.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR); the Respiratory Therapist must also have a current CPR card.
• Respond to Rapid Response Calls.
• Set up Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP), Automatic Positive Airway Pressure (APAP), and Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure (BIPAP) systems.
• Provide Patient/family education.
• Arterial puncture.
• Recognize the need for medical intervention if patient safety is at risk.
• Completes required organizational compliance education, including assigned requirements that are client-specified, for Joint Commission Healthcare Staffing Services certification or other regulatory bodies.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• 401k plan.
• Paid time off.
• Annual bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees