Respiratory Therapist (RRT)-Per Diem Days-Temecula Valley Hospital

Responsibilities The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for performing routine and critical respiratory and cardiology diagnostic/therapeutic procedures. The Respiratory Therapist serves as a technical and clinical resource for physicians and clinical staff. Essential Job Duties Responsible for all Quality Controls and Maintenance with documentation on ABG Machines Ensures all billing is completed and placed on billing record by end of the shift, as applicable. Ensures the patient record accurately reflects all billable procedures and treatments Ensures Oxygen Rounds are completed within assigned area by end of the shift and all Oxygen charges are on the billing record, as applicable Performs Arterial Blood Gas Testing per hospital policy and procedures Other key responsibilities: IPPB therapy Medicated Nebulizer / MDI Therapy Oxygen therapy Chest-Physio Therapy Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, including chest compressions, manual ventilation and airway care Qualifications 1 year of Acute and Critical Care experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner preferred Graduate from an AMA/CoARC approved program to train respiratory care practitioners required Associates degree in Respiratory Care preferred Certification by the State of California as a Respiratory Care Practitioner required Active Credential as a CRT by the NBRC (National Board for Respiratory Care) required RRT Credential required Current BLS (AHA) required NRP Certification (within 90 days of hire) ACLS Certification (AHA and within 90 days of hire) PALS Certification (within 90 days of hire) Opportunity Challenging and rewarding work environment Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries Competitive compensation Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan 401k plan with company match EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr