Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist (RCP) - Join Our Team!

At Golden Merced Care Center , we understand the importance of providing exceptional care to our patients. As a Respiratory Therapist (RCP), you will play a crucial role in enhancing patient recovery and well-being through technical proficiency and compassionate service!

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Respiratory Therapist to join our skilled nursing healthcare team. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in respiratory therapy, critical care, and patient assessment, with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality respiratory support and patient care. This role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your expertise directly impacts patient outcomes.

Responsibilities
• Receive and follow schedule/instructions from your supervisor and as outlined in our established policies and procedures.
• Adhere to established policies and procedures of the community to which the position is assigned.
• Perform focused interviews to identify specific patients' needs.
• Assess signs and symptoms indicating physiological and psychosocial changes in the patient's condition.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data and information from healthcare members and documents actual and/or potential diagnoses.
• Plan for outcomes of care for assigned patients.
• Perform interventions according to identified priorities, plan of care, and company policies and patient care outcome standards.
• Follow emergency, safety, and infection control procedures of the community to which the position is assigned.
• Promote and participate in activities to facilitate good interpersonal communications.
• Report and document changes in the patient's respiratory status to the Physician, Nurse, and others responsible for oversight of patient care, prior to exiting the community.

Experience
• Minimum 3 years' experience as a Respiratory Therapist
• Minimum of associate degree from an accredited school
• Graduate of a respiratory care program required
• Bachelor of Science degree in the healthcare field preferred
• Current Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license for California
• Must hold a current CPR/BLS and ACLS certification

Benefits and Compensation
• Competitive salary range: $50 - $55 HOURLY
• Opportunity to work with a compassionate and dedicated team

Join Our Team!

If you're ready to bring your skills to a role where they truly matter, we'd love to hear from you! Apply now to become a part of our dynamic team and help us deliver exceptional care to our patients.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pay: $50.00 - $55.00 per hour