(Archived) Registered Respiratory Therapist - Pediatric - (RRT - Peds - Pedi)

Job Description & Requirements
Registered Respiratory Therapist - Pediatric - (RRT - Peds - Pedi)
StartDate: 06/24/2019Available Shifts: 12 D Pay Rate: $31.00 - 36.00

UKIAH, CA. START DATE: 6/24/2019 for 13 weeks. SHIFT: 12 hour days. REQUIRED SKILLS: 2+ years of experience. Performs basic and critical respiratory care services. Has the ability to work well without supervision as well as maintain supervision over others, as delegated. Provides respiratory care services for the adult and geriatric patient. Provides respiratory care for patients with respiratory disease, as ordered by the physician and in accordance with current department policies concerning all phases of respiratory therapy. Completes paperwork, electronic medical records, flow sheets, and charges for each patient. Assesses and documents the appropriateness of prescribed therapy (including recommendations) for patients receiving respiratory care services. Administers aerosol and oxygen therapy, while maintaining charts. Draws arterial blood gases per policy and physician order. Provides care to ventilator patients. Assists in department record keeping and operation, as well as participation in training and supervision of new employees. Documents care given; maintains records of treatment given; generates necessary documents for charges or record keeping. Assists in the instruction of nursing personnel in surveillance of patient and equipment after initial installation. Performs pulmonary function tests, drainage procedures, and provides additional patient care regarding cardio respiratory disease. Provides suggestions regarding the patients' treatment and pulmonary progress. Provides assistance in cardio respiratory rehabilitation. Provides instruction to patients and family in the nature of cardio respiratory disease and its ramifications. Makes rounds to check all respiratory therapy equipment in use or on standby in patient areas. Ensures completion of the initial ventilator bundle orders upon initiation of mechanical ventilation. Ensures compliance of VAP bundle for all patients receiving mechanical ventilation. Identifies measureable and reasonable outcomes while using appropriate therapy interventions to resolve patient needs. Updates and communicates the diagnosis throughout the patient's stay based on patient's changing condition and disease status. Assists with maintenance and processing of equipment and products used in providing respiratory therapy services. Keeps equipment clean and ready for its next use. Assists physicians with bronchoscopies and special procedures. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications
CA licensed RRT

Preferred Qualifications
None preferred.

Facility Location
This small town offers world-class cultural venues, outdoor recreation and a beautifully-restored historic downtown. Named California’s best small town and the sixth best in the entire country, Ukiah is rich in character, art and surrounded by the most beautiful vineyards.
Hospitals Located Near Ukiah:
• Ukiah Valley Medical Center
• Sutter Lakeside Hospital
• Frank R. Howard Memorial Hospital
• St. Helena Hospital Clear Lake
• Mendocino Coast District Hospital

Job Benefits
Allied travel assignments are typically for 13 weeks and offer generous packages that include:

• Competitive pay rates
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) and Flex Spending
• Life Insurance
• Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
• Free Continuing Education
• Free Private Housing
• Refer a friend and earn extra cash!