2 California Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) Jobs
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Required Skills/Experience:
2 years of experience with NICU and pediatric patients and the ability to intubate are required.
Required Credentials:
Graduate of an approved Respiratory Therapy Program.
Unit Details:
Provides basic and critical respiratory care services for adult and geriatric patients.
Provides care to ventilator patients.
Administers aerosol and oxygen therapy and draws arterial blood gases per policy and physician order.
Performs drainage procedures and assists physicians with bronchoscopies and special procedures.
Ensures completion of initial ventilator bundle orders and compliance with the VAP bundle for patients receiving mechanical ventilation.
Shift & Scheduling:
Rotating weekends.
Floating Requirements:
You may be required to float to Adventist Health locations within 30 miles.
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Travel Respiratory Therapist Job Responsibilities & Salary
Respiratory Therapists care for patients who have pulmonary diseases, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and who have lung dysfunction because of another condition, such as acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) caused by sepsis or trauma. Job responsibilities for Respiratory Therapists often include assessing patients’ breathing function, managing equipment such as oxygen delivery devices, and responding to emergency situations to provide respiratory support. Requirements for Respiratory Therapists include earning at least an associate degree and obtaining state licensure. The average annual salary for Respiratory Therapists in the United States is more than $70,000.
Travel Respiratory Therapist Jobs in California
Travel jobs for Respiratory Therapists in the United States can be found in many settings, including hospitals, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation clinics, physician offices, and nursing homes. Most Respiratory Therapists work in hospitals, where they deliver care in a variety of areas such as medical-surgical units, intensive care units, and emergency departments. Job descriptions for Respiratory Therapists typically include performing tests to evaluate lung function, collaborating with physicians on treatment plans, administering inhalants, educating patients, and managing equipment, such as mechanical ventilators, that support patients who need breathing assistance. Land your dream travel Respiratory Therapist job today.
