Job Details

Job Summary: Provides comprehensive respiratory care services to adult and geriatric patients, ensuring high-quality patient outcomes. Operates independently and supervises others, delivering critical respiratory therapies in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities:

• Assess and prioritize patients' respiratory care needs, ensuring appropriate therapies are administered effectively.
• Administer aerosol, oxygen, and ventilator therapies, maintaining detailed documentation of treatments and responses.
• Draw and analyze arterial blood gases according to policy and physician orders.
• Provide care for ventilator-dependent patients, monitoring their status and adjusting treatments as needed.
• Support department operations through recordkeeping, training, and supervising new staff members.
• Ensure compliance with all safety standards and department protocols during patient care.

Qualifications:

• Hold a valid NBRC-RRT or NBRC-CRT credential.
• Possess a current Respiratory Care Practitioner license in California.
• Maintain BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications from an approved vendor.
• Have at least two years of recent critical care experience, with a focus on adult and geriatric populations.
• Demonstrate proficiency in arterial blood gas analysis and ventilator management.
• Exhibit strong communication and teamwork skills essential for supervising staff and collaborating with physicians.

Benefits & Growth:

• Opportunity to work in a close-knit community hospital with a focus on patient-centered care.
• Access to ongoing training and certification updates to enhance professional development.

• Day 1 Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Travel reimbursement for assignments
• Paid sick leave and additional valuable benefits
• Access to our $1,000 Inspire a Friend Referral Program

Choosing TactStaff means partnering with a team that understands the unique demands and rewards of Respiratory Therapist. We're here to provide you with meaningful assignments that support your professional growth while ensuring each role is a step toward achieving your long-term career goals.

Apply today to experience how TactStaff can elevate your Respiratory Therapist career!