Kindred · 2 days ago
NOC Per Diem Respiratory Therapist
Baldwin Park, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$29.41/hr - $36.57/hr
1+ years expKindred, through ScionHealth, empowers caregivers to provide excellent patient care. The NOC Per Diem Respiratory Therapist is responsible for administering respiratory care, monitoring patients, and ensuring the delivery of safe and competent care as per physician orders.
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Responsibilities
Competent delivery of Respiratory Care procedures in all areas of the hospital as outlined in the Respiratory Care policies, procedures and protocols
Maintain accurate and complete documentation and charge capture of all Respiratory Care procedures
Develop, document and maintain respiratory care elements of the patient plan of care
Verify and initiate all physician orders for Respiratory Care
Demonstrate competency and working knowledge of all Respiratory Care instruments and equipment
Perform troubleshooting, problem resolution and proper disinfection/sterilization
Initiate, monitor and maintain oxygen/aerosol delivery devices and non-invasive and invasive mechanical ventilation devices
Perform effective airway management including oral/nasal airway placement, bag/mask ventilation, intubation and/or intubation assistance, emergent and scheduled tracheostomy tube changes
Demonstrate safe and appropriate suction techniques and use of artificial airways
Initiate and perform "CPR"
Perform tracheostomy, endotracheal tube and oral care
Implement one way speaking valve trials per physician order
Assist physician with diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopy procedures
Complete initial and ongoing decannulation risk assessments with appropriate interventions and documentation
Perform and document timely Spontaneous Breathing Trial assessments for weaning readiness
Initiate and advance mechanical ventilator weaning per protocol
Actively participate in the multidisciplinary early patient mobility program
Perform pulse oximetry and carbon dioxide gas monitoring
Perform arterial blood gas (ABG) sampling and analysis
Perform and document ongoing ABG analyzer quality control and maintenance as required
Perform and document patient and family teaching/education
Provide and receive accurate and complete patient handoff reports
Participate in department/hospital in-services, meetings, and patient care rounds
Notify immediate supervisor of changes in workload and patient acuity
Provide timely and accurate updates to healthcare team members and make recommendations for modification to patient therapy as clinically indicated
Assist in orientation and training of new employees/ students, and precept new employees during orientation
Qualification
Required
Respiratory Therapy education as required for attainment of credentialling by the National Board for Respiratory Care
Current Respiratory Therapy license from the appropriate state licensing body
Current Certified, Registered Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) credential or a Respiratory Care Practitioner Certification in compliance with the National Board for Respiratory Care Credential Maintenance Program (CMP)
Current BLS and ACLS certifications
1 year experience preferred
Ability to work under stress and to respond quickly in emergency situations
Utilize appropriate interpersonal communication skills when interacting with all healthcare team members, patients, and their families
Understands principles of lifespan growth and development with the ability to provide care appropriate for the adult and geriatric patient population
Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team
Must have good and regular attendance
Must read, write and speak fluent English
Preferred
1 year experience preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k)
FSA/HSA
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Wellness
Company
Kindred
Kindred’s mission is to help our patients reach their highest potential for health and healing with intensive medical and rehabilitative care through a compassionate patient experience.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
America Jones, RN, BSN,MSN, MNSM
Chief Executive Officer
Andrea White
Chief Executive Officer, Kindred Hospital, Chattanooga
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