Respiratory Therapist

At Santa Cruz Post Acute we are committed to excellence in serving our community. Join our team as a full time Respiratory Therapist who love helping others, having fun and want to grow in their career! We are looking for enthusiastic, energetic, and compassionate Respiratory Therapist. FULL TIME - NEW GRADS WELCOME Our Benefits Competitive pay Healthcare Benefits including Vision & Dental (Full-time only) 401k (Full-time only) Paid Time Off Rewards and Bonus Opportunities Continuous Training and Growth Opportunities Fun environment and a great staff to work with! Santa Cruz Post Acute is a premium Skilled Nursing Facility in Santa Cruz, California. Santa Cruz Post Acute provides very dynamic and specialized care, ranging from therapy rehabilitation services in a post-acute setting to the facility's sub-acute unit. Requirements: Restores patient's pulmonary function, alleviates pain, and supports life by planning and administering medically prescribed respiratory therapy. Meets patient's goals and needs and provides quality care by conducting pulmonary function tests, assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results, and determining respiratory therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians and by prescription. Helps patient accomplish treatment plan and supports life by administering inhalants, operating mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators. Administers respiratory therapy treatments by performing bronchopulmonary drainage, assisting with breathing exercises, and monitoring physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes. Directs treatments given by aides, technicians, and assistants. Evaluates effects of respiratory therapy treatment plan by observing, noting, and evaluating patient's progress and recommending adjustments and modifications. Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Our Career Site will be down for maintenance on September 6th for approximately 12 hours. The new URL will be live starting September 7th: Please bookmark the new link and save your Recruiter's contact information in case you need assistance. PACS is revolutionizing the delivery and leadership of post-acute healthcare and support services across the country. Originally founded in 2013, the organization now consists of hundreds of independent operating subsidiaries, as well as ancillary and support services. We bring a proven model of mission-driven care that balances access to a national network of support and resources with local decision making. In addition, PACS helps connect exceptional people with premier healthcare careers across the country. We focus on finding innovative and effective team members based on their qualifications, experience, geographic preferences, and personality fit with the existing facility staff and culture.