1 California Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) Jobs
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Unit Details:
- Provides independent respiratory care diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, clinical evaluation of care, and respiratory therapy modalities per protocol or physician order.
- Cares for geriatric, adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients.
- Duties include ventilator management, nebulized medication therapy, oxygen therapy, specialty gas administration, chest physiotherapy, aerosol therapy, mist tent therapy, quality assurance and improvement, and charge capture review.
- Performs diagnostic procedures including 12-lead ECGs, simple pulmonary function testing, pulse oximetry, and assisting physicians with cardiac stress testing.
- Performs arterial and capillary punctures and assesses oxygenation, acid-base balance, ventilation, and metabolism.
- Participates in the Rapid Response Team.
Shift & Scheduling:
- On-call required.
- Holidays as required.
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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.
