Registered Respiratory Therapist - (RRT)
Company: Club Staffing
Location: Sacramento
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
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Job Description & Requirements
Registered Respiratory Therapist - (RRT)
StartDate: 01/09/2023Available Shifts: 12 D Pay Rate: $1250.00 -
1600.00
Under physician supervision, in accordance with policies and
procedures approved by the Medical Director, is expected to assume
primary clinical responsibility for all respiratory care modalities
and to exercise considerable independent clinical judgment in the
respiratory care of patients. Must be capable of serving as a
technical resource person to the physician regarding current
practices in respiratory care and to the hospital staff regarding
effective and safe methods for administering respiratory care.
Works under the general supervision of an administrative supervisor
or the direction of a technical lead to deliver respiratory care
services to patients in all areas of the hospital. Must be able to
adapt to the particular area of duty assignment and to perform
special duties required by the assignment. Standards of performance
for the area to which the individual is assigned must be
maintained.Special duties may include performance of a variety of
diagnostic tests of the cardiopulmonary system and to determine the
effect of disease and treatment on that system.Essential
Responsibilities:--- Selects Reviews, Obtains and Interprets Data:
Reads and evaluates physician's orders, clarifying as needed.
Accurately transcribes physician orders to electronic charting
system or departmental patient master. Reviews patient information
including history, lab data, radiologic studies, progress notes,
respiratory and cardiovascular monitoring data and performs
assessment/data collection in systematic manner.--- Systematically
assesses patient's overall cardiopulmonary status by inspection,
palpation, percussion, auscultation, and patient interview.---
Interprets data to formulate goal-directed plan of care and
determines requirements for treatment such as type and duration of
therapy, precautions to be observed, equipment required, and
medication and dosages.--- Determines modifications to physician
orders, which optimize patient, care and makes recommendations to
physician. Recommends procedures to obtain additional data
including radiographs, bronchoscopy, Gram stain and C&S,
spirometry, blood gas analysis, lung mechanics, work of breathing,
EKG, noninvasive monitoring.Performs Diagnostic Modalities:
Performs procedures and interprets results: ABG sampling and
analysis, co-oximetry, spirometry, pressure-volume and flow-volume
loops, cuff pressure, sputum induction. May perform EKG's. May
place Holter monitor. May perform pulmonary function, and sleep
diagnostic tests.Performs Diagnostic ModalitiesMay perform Exercise
Stress Tests. May perform indirect calorimetry.
Required Qualifications
RRT; BLS; ACLS; CA License; Must have ICU experience 2-3 years. Exp
on Hamilton G5 ventilator and Respironics V60 bipap.
Preferred Qualifications
NRP/PALS/Neonate exp.
About the Facility
The 161-bed Kaiser South Sacramento Medical Center offers a Level
II Trauma Center and almost 40 private rooms dedicated to labor,
delivery, and mother-baby recovery, and is among only 83 hospitals
in the U.S. to be designated for excellence in breastfeeding
support to new mothers and babies based on World Health
Organization and UNICEF standards.
Facility Location
The gateway to the Gold Country, the seat of California state
government and the perfect launching pad for trips to stunning Lake
Tahoe and Yosemite National Park, this thriving state capital is
filled with surprises. With its abundant natural beauty, Wild West
charm and many riverfront attractions, "the city of a million
trees" has something for everyone.
Job Benefits
Allied travel assignments are typically for 13 weeks and offer
generous packages that include:
About the Company
Club Staffing, an AMN Healthcare company, is the leader in allied
healthcare staffing, with thousands of travel positions available
throughout the United States. We are dedicated to meeting the
unique needs of each allied healthcare professional; whether it's
travel, per diem, temp-to-perm, or permanent. We also offer more
therapist, laboratory and medical imaging jobs in more places than
other travel companies. AMN Healthcare is an
EEO/AA/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer. - We encourage
minority and female applicants to apply.
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