Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Job Description

Job Description

Meadow Creek Post-Acute is a 104-bed Skilled Nursing Facility located in central Paramount, CA. We are proud to be serving the community for more than 30 years providing the highest quality care to our residents throughout the years. Our dedicated, professional staff is equipped with strengths and talents to deliver the best possible care on a consistent basis.

We are on the search for an RT to join the team! The RT will be responsible for creating and implementing appropriate care plans along with the RT Lead and clinical team.

Shifts Available:

• AM (Day Shift) Part-Time
• NOC (Overnight) Full-Time 

What We Offer (Full-Time Employees):

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• Additional options like Accident Insurance and Hospitalization plans.
• Life and AD&D insurance. 
• 401(k) retirement savings option. 
• Vacation and Sick Leave 

Pay Range:

• $32-37/hour Depending on Experience 

Overview of the Position: 

The RT will evaluate, treat, and care for patients with breathing or other cardiopulmonary disorders. As the RT, you will be assuming primary responsibility for all respiratory care therapeutic treatments and diagnostic procedures.

• Assesses patients and recommends respiratory therapy treatments
• Plans, prepares and administers treatments including IPPB, aerosol, chest physical therapy, incentive spirometry, and sputum inductions, in accordance with established policies and procedures
• Performs diagnostic pulmonary and cardiac tests
• Inspects, tests, maintains and operates respiratory therapy equipment
• Responds to “code blue” calls and assist by maintaining the patient’s airway and performs CPR
• Patient care documentation is timely, legible, and efficient.

Qualifications:

• RRT/RCP License active in CA 
• Skilled Nursing Facility experienced strongly preferred 
• BLS/CPR

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.