Respiratory Therapist

Adventist Health is more than an award-winning health system. We provide whole-person care to our communities and champion the greater good - from the operating room to the boardroom, we are driven by our unique passion to live God's love through health, wholeness and hope. From Oregon to Oahu, we have a calling to always do more. Now is your chance to apply your passion to our mission.

Yuba County is California's gateway to the historic Mother Lode Country, with a diverse landscape that boasts grand rivers, thriving farmland, friendly communities and numerous recreational possibilities that extend into the Sierra foothills. Sutter County is home for the Sutter Buttes, known as the Smallest Mountain Range in the World. Considered "sister cities" our communities have that small town feel so many people are seeking. Our rivers, lakes, mountains, year-round festivals and fairs, entertainment, diverse recreation opportunities, hunting, camping, hiking, boating, fishing, community events, fine dining establishments, first-rate lodging, bikeways, and historic downtown shopping makes the Yuba and Sutter Counties a great place to live.  With a lower cost of living, you can enjoy California life with Tahoe, Napa or the Bay Area only being a 2-hour drive. 

We're looking for someone to join our team as a Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner who: performs basic and critical respiratory care services.  Has the ability to work well without supervision as well as maintain supervision over others, as delegated.  Provides respiratory care services for the adult and geriatric patient.  Provides respiratory care for patients with respiratory disease, as ordered by the physician and in accordance with current department policies concerning all phases of respiratory therapy.  Completes paperwork, electronic medical records, flow sheets, and charges for each patient

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

·       Assesses and documents the appropriateness of prescribed therapy (including recommendations) for patients receiving respiratory care services.  Administers aerosol and oxygen therapy, while maintaining charts.  Draws arterial blood gases per policy and physician order. Provides care to ventilator patients.  Assists in department record keeping and operation, as well as participation in training and supervision of new employees.

·       Documents care given; maintains records of treatment given; generates necessary documents for charges or record keeping.  Assists in the instruction of nursing personnel in surveillance of patient and equipment after initial installation.

·       Performs pulmonary function tests, drainage procedures, and provides additional patient care regarding cardio respiratory disease.  Provides suggestions regarding the patients' treatment and pulmonary progress.  Provides assistance in cardio respiratory rehabilitation. Provides instruction to patients and family in the nature of cardio respiratory disease and its ramifications.

·       Makes rounds to check all respiratory therapy equipment in use or on standby in patient areas.  Ensures completion of the initial ventilator bundle orders upon initiation of mechanical ventilation.  Ensures compliance of VAP bundle for all patients receiving mechanical ventilation.  Identifies measurable and reasonable outcomes while using appropriate therapy interventions to resolve patient needs.  Updates and communicates the diagnosis throughout the patient's stay based on patient's changing condition and disease status.

·       Assists with maintenance and processing of equipment and products used in providing respiratory therapy services.  Serves as a knowledge resource to the physician and hospital staff in relation to the technical aspects of respiratory care and the effectiveness of methods to administer safe respiratory therapy.  Assists in stocking and re-ordering parts and equipment.  Assists in the set up of specialty equipment. Keeps the equipment clean and ready for its next use.  Assists physicians with bronchoscopies and special procedures. Assists with quality control, staff schedules and competencies.

·       Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

You'll be successful with the following qualifications:

Education:

·       Bachelor's Degree or equivalent (some certifications will require Bachelor's): Preferred

·       Master's Degree: Preferred

Work Experience:

·       Three years' technical experience: Preferred

Required Licenses/Certifications:

·       Respiratory Therapists

·       Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential: Required

·       Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification: Required

·       Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification: Preferred

·       Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification: Required

·       Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification: Preferred; Required in ED, NICU and Peds

·       Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS) certification: Preferred