Prn Respiratory Therapist

Santa Cruz Post Acute

Perform respiratory therapy interventions
Assess patient respiratory status changes
Adhere to infection control procedures
The primary purpose of this position is to perform respiratory therapy, management, rehabilitation, and direct care for patients with pulmonary system deficiencies

Job Summary

  • The primary purpose of this position is to perform respiratory therapy, management, rehabilitation, and direct care for patients with pulmonary system deficiencies.
  • Employees must assess signs of physiologic changes, analyze data, and plan outcomes of care according to established priorities.
  • Staff are required to report changes in patient respiratory status to supervisors, nurses, and physicians before leaving the facility.

Matching Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to perform respiratory therapy, management, rehabilitation, and direct care for patients with pulmonary system deficiencies.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Perform respiratory therapy interventions
  • Assess patient respiratory status changes
  • Adhere to infection control procedures
  • Document patient diagnoses and care plans
  • Communicate with medical team members

Nice-to-have

  • Maintain good interpersonal communications
  • Develop rapport with inter-department personnel
  • Participate in facility improvement activities

Key Requirements

  • Associate Degree from accredited school
  • Graduate of respiratory care program
  • Current Respiratory Care Practitioner license
  • Current CPR/BLS certification
  • Current ACLS certification
  • One year acute/subacute experience preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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