Respiratory Therapist
Company: NITELINES USA, INC
Location: Long Beach
Posted on: July 30, 2022
Job Description:
We are currently looking to fill a potential Registered
Respiratory Therapists opportunity as described below: Interested
candidates must submit a current Resume, NBRC, BLS, and ACLS to be
considered. -POSITION: Registered Respiratory Therapists -General
Description: The Registered Respiratory Therapist is a
multi-skilled health professional who works interdependently with
other health care professionals to provide quality health care to
the patient. The Registered Respiratory Therapist is educated and
trained to perform both administrative and clinical skills in the
medical care environment.LOCATION: Long Beach, CA 90822.HOURS: 40
Hours per week or 80 hours every two weeks
- Must have recent 840 Vent experience.
- The normal tour of duty is comprised of six (6) twelve (12)
hour shifts, and one (1) eight (8) hour shift amounting to eighty
(80) hours per 2-week period.
- Flexible availability required 24/7; including holidays,
- The need for the Registered Respiratory Therapist is for 24/7
coverage of the Inpatient Units throughout the Medical Center that
require this specialized care
- A monthly work schedule listing the dates and duty scheduled
shall be provided by the 20th of each month for the succeeding
month. Proposed work schedule changes shall be submitted to the COR
or designee at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to scheduled
shifts.RESPONSIBILITIES: (not limited to )
- Registered Respiratory Therapists shall provide a range of
services in accordance with the terms and conditions contained
herein.
- Provide coverage of the Inpatient Units throughout the Medical
Center and in the Sleep Laboratory that require specialized
care.
- The Registered Respiratory Therapists will administer
medications to the respiratory tract, including bronchodilators,
decongestants, wetting agents, mucous emulsifying agents, and
steroids; Perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) in accordance
with hospital and department policy and procedure; Perform
Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs) and/or Spirometry Tests; Responds
and performs all duties accordance with Hospital Code. These tests
given to patients will result in beneficial outcomes and improve
the quality of life of the patients.QUALIFICATIONS
- U.S. Citizen
- Shall be licensed in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the
United States or the District of Columbia.
- Must be a high school graduate or equivalent.
- American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS)
and
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications are
a condition of employment.
- Possess National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) credentials
as Registered Respiratory Therapist.
- Must be familiar with multiple Mechanical Ventilators and have
proficiency in ventilation management.RESPONSIBILITIES: Duties of
the Registered Respiratory Therapists may include, but are not
limited to:
- Assist with Intubations;
- Draw Arterial Blood Gasses (ABGs) and interpretation;
- Pulmonary Screens;
- Pressure Control;
- Utilize Hand Held Nebulizers;
- Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing (IPPB)
Treatments;
- Administer medications to the respiratory tract, including
bronchodilators, decongestants, wetting agents, mucous emulsifying
agents, and steroids;
- Perform CPR in accordance with hospital and department policy
and procedure;
- Perform PFTs and/or Spirometry Tests;
- Responds and performs all duties associated with Hospital
Codes.
- Serves as a resource person to nursing staff in the use of
respiratory equipment.
Keywords: NITELINES USA, INC, Long Beach , Respiratory Therapist, Healthcare , Long Beach, California
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