Respiratory Therapist

Walnut Creek Skilled Nursing and Rehab Respiratory Therapist 1 Mid Shift, 11am - 11:30pm 1 Night shift, 7pm-7:30am $40- $45 DOE Generations Healthcare is in search of a Respiratory Therapist to join our team. Our skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility has an outstanding reputation in the healthcare industry with a high rating for quality patient care. We are committed to providing kind, competent, and compassionate services to those entrusted to our care and an enjoyable work environment for our staff. If you are passionate about helping residents meet their full potential, then this is the right place for you. Position Overview The primary role of the Respiratory Therapist is to perform safe respiratory procedures as ordered by physician. Responsible for patient assessments, plan implementation, care plans, complete understanding of chronic tracheostomy care, implementation of respiratory policies and procedures, integration of a respiratory care program with nursing, provide staffing/patient education and providing appropriate aspects of quality patient care while staying in compliance with current federal, state, guidelines, and company’s regulations. Benefits We offer a competitive compensation package, healthcare benefits and excellent career growth opportunities. Health Benefits for full‑time employees offered on the 1st of the month following the hire date. Benefits and incentive programs (including sign‑on bonuses, if applicable) are subject to eligibility requirements and may change at any time. Sign‑on bonus terms and amounts are subject to change and are based on the employee’s date of hire. Essential Duties (include but are not limited to) Exam patients with cardiopulmonary disorders or breathing problems. Perform diagnostic tests on the lung capacity of the patient. Tracheostomy set up. Cooperate with physicians to help develop treatment plans. Demonstrate excellent working knowledge of Respiratory Care instruments and equipment. Maintain accurate and complete documentation of Respiratory Care procedures. Qualifications Graduated from an accredited School for Respiratory Care and is able to practice unencumbered and is in good standing with all regulatory agencies and licensing boards. Active CA Licensed as a Respiratory Care Therapist. Complete understanding and knowledge of chronic tracheostomy care and set up. Exudes professionalism in presentation. Please note: This position requires the successful completion of a background check, pre‑employment physical, and drug screening as part of the hiring process. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. The Company prohibits unlawful discrimination against employees or applicants based on race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, reproductive health decision making, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, military status, veteran status, uniformed service member status, sexual orientation, transgender identity, citizenship status, pregnancy, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics, or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr