RESPIRATORY THERAPIST
JOB DUTIES:
Performs ABG punctures according to P/P manual; takes and records patient vitals signs, including breath sounds, ventilator status, mental status, and response to treatment; provides the patient with specialized, personal care, assembles and disassembles, operates and maintains, troubleshoots; cleans and performs minor repairs on equipment; sets ventilator parameters according to P/P manual and doctor orders. Performs EKG’s, SVN treatments, O2 Therapy and notifies RN/MD of any adverse findings; files and maintains patient EKG and ECHO charts and assures that records are complete.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Current California Respiratory Therapist License
- Current BLS
Salary depends on experience
SHIFTS/HOURS:
Full Time 36 hours per week
Day and/or night shift 12 hour shifts
