Respiratory Therapist

Santa Cruz Post Acute

Perform focused patient interviews
Assess signs of physiologic changes
Adhere to infection control procedures
The primary purpose of this position is to perform respiratory therapy, management, and direct care to patients with pulmonary system abnormalities

Job Summary

  • The primary purpose of this position is to perform respiratory therapy, management, and direct care to patients with pulmonary system abnormalities.
  • Employees must adhere to established policies, safety procedures, and maintain strict confidentiality regarding protected health information.
  • The role requires assessing patient conditions, planning care outcomes, and reporting critical status changes to supervisors and physicians.

Matching Summary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Perform focused patient interviews
  • Assess signs of physiologic changes
  • Adhere to infection control procedures
  • Report respiratory status changes immediately
  • Maintain patient confidentiality standards

Nice-to-have

  • Strong interpersonal communication skills
  • Good working rapport with departments
  • Ability to assist in emergency evacuations

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Not specified

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