Respiratory Therapist IV - Respiratory Therapy

Title Respiratory Therapist IV Location Saddleback Memorial Medical Center Department Respiratory Therapy Status Full Time Shift Nights (12hr) Pay Range $49.90/hr. – $72.40/hr. Signing Bonus $2,500 signing bonus available to external hires new to MHS employment, contingent upon satisfaction of employment requirements. Position Summary The Respiratory Therapist IV services as a subject matter expert in their area of specialty while performing in all respiratory care modalities in the palliative and curative treatment of pulmonary disease and disorders. In addition, this incumbent performs bedside diagnostic tests to evaluate the extent of pulmonary dysfunction. Furthermore, this position manages and monitors mechanical ventilation and artificial airways, assists with fiberoptic bronchoscopy (FOB) procedures. The Respiratory Therapist III maintains a working knowledge of standard operating procedures, including standards on accurate and timely documentation, standard work, and department and hospital policy and procedure. This position is expected to maintain a knowledge of specialized equipment and related computerized equipment. Essential Functions and Responsibilities Responsible for orienting new staff members into their particular assigned area of specialty. Provides routine formal education and or in-service to Respiratory Therapy department staff on their assigned area of specialty. Shares and effectively communicates research or continuing education with department staff. Represents department in at least one multidisciplinary team committee. Performs all respiratory care modalities in the treatment of pulmonary disease and disorders in line with all department policies and procedures. Documents and performs charge capture in a timely and accurate manner to support the continuum of patient care. Assesses respiratory care patients and collaborates patient care needs with other providers to promote positive patient outcomes across the continuum of care. Communicates patient care needs with Physicians and other providers to ensure healthcare team is providing the best patient care experience. Attends and actively participates in all in-services and completes all competencies in a timely manner. Ability to be at work and be on time. Ability to follow company policies, procedures, and directives. Ability to interact in a positive and constructive manner. Ability to prioritize and multitask. Minimum Requirements Qualifications/Work Experience Greater than ≥ 5 experience preferred as a respiratory therapist working in an adult critical care unit (e.g. Intensive Care Unit, Extended Care Unit or Post-Anesthesia Care Unit). Experience with bedside diagnostic testing, respiratory assessment, and advanced modes of mechanical ventilation. This position requires experience and training in adult critical care, preceptor, and training in at least four (4) of the following areas of specialty: Pulmonary Lab, Intubation, Interventional Bronchoscopy (EBUS and Navigational Bronchoscopy), Fiberoptic Bronchoscopy (diagnostic and therapeutic), Bedside spirometry, NICU, Relief Supervision, High Altitude Simulation Testing (HAST), Cardio-Exercise Challenge Testing, Open heart respiratory therapist. Education/Licensure/Certification Current California license from Respiratory Care Board (RCP) RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) BLS (Basic Life Support) ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) only needed if working in NICU At least one of the following advanced credentials: Neonatal Pediatric Specialist (NPS), Adult Critical Care Specialist (ACCS), Registered Pulmonary Function Specialist (RPFT), Certified Pulmonary Function Specialist (CPFT), Asthma Educator (AE-C), COPD Educator, S.T.A.B.L.E. (certification and recertification) #J-18808-Ljbffr