Job Summary: The licensed and credentialed Respiratory Therapist responsible for performing duties and tasks of a respiratory care practitioner. Upon the request of the physician, the Respiratory Therapist sets up and operates various types of respiratory care equipment to be utilized in the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disease and/or illness
The position is responsible to the Director of Nursing
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Qualifications/Requirements: Associates or Bachelors Degree is Respiratory Therapy. Current and valid Respiratory Therapist licensure to practice in the state, credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Current Basic Life Support Certification
Work Experience: Broad knowledge of respiratory care principles, procedures and practice Previous clinical experience in the capacity of one of the following: Respiratory Therapy, Cardiology Technician or similar position Previous experience caring for patients with technology dependency (Medic-Cal requirement) Must be able to perform aspects of basic patient care, including but not limited to, 12 lead EKG as per established standards of practice Knowledge of OBRA and Title XXII guidelines for LTC Must be able to work independently at times.
Language Skills: Must be able to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical information, and to be easily understood through verbal communication in the English language.
Mathematical Skills: Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to perform these operations using units of weight measurement, and volume.
Communication Skills: Must have exceptional communication and customer service skills, and be empathetic. Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, responsible parties, staff and outside resources and agencies.
Essential job functions:
– Explains to resident, purpose and procedure of treatments, tests and equipment
– Uses knowledge of growth and development principles to anticipate care needs of resident in the adult and geriatric stages of development
– Applies criteria for recognition of abuse and follows policy for making appropriate referral/intervention
– Conducts physician prescribed daily use of ventilator machine, various oxygen devices, nebulizer and ultrasonic nebulizer, with respect to the respiratory system of the resident
– Performs chest physical therapy treatments involving percussion, postural drainage, and suctioning, in order to mobilize secretions and mucus int eh lungs to clear airway blockage in the respiratory system
– Performs set up, operation and monitoring of ventilator when resident’s respiratory system is incapable of adequate spontaneous ventilation
– Ensures the adequate maintenance of ventilation during cardio-pulmonary resuscitation
– Performs pulmonary functions studies determines the volume, distribution, and movement of air in the respiratory system.
– Maintains and records daily ventilator monitoring, internal and external battery logs, and ventilator weaning logs.
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Physical Capacities: Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday. § Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met. § Must be able to push, pull or grab frequently. § Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility which includes an annual TB screening and physical examination. § Must be able to stand, walk, talk, hear, feeland see for extended periods of time. § Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds and carry up to 20 pounds on a frequent basis. § Assist with turnover or re-positioning patients frequently, up to 40 pounds. § Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
Environmental Conditions: Inside work, normal temperatures, some noise, occasional fumes/odors, chemical exposure and potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens. This job cannot be performed without exposure to the stresses associated with an intimate, 24 hour skilled care environment that delivers care and services primarily to disabled and cognitively impaired residents in an aging population. Examples of these stresses include, but are not limited to: emergency health or safety response, weekend and holiday duty, unusual or impaired behavior by residents, family reactions to having a loved one in a nursing home, death and dying, oversight of state surveyors, ombudsmen and federal officials, presence of consultants and attorneys, and variable involvement of medical staff. HIPAA is a law that must be followed by all healthcare personnel at every level. This position is a Mandated Reporter regarding the suspicion of elder abuse and may have access to Protected Health Information (PHI).
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $35.00 – $45.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Healthcare setting:
- Long term care
- Nursing home
- Post-acute care
- Rehabilitation center
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
Weekly schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- RT: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- RRT (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Menlo Park, CA 94025: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person