Respiratory Therapist

OUR TOP WORK PERKS# ##Flexible scheduling # because work/life balance matters to us # ##Tuition reimbursement and learning opportunities # we give you the opportunity to continuously grow# ##Fantastic total rewards program, including: medical, dental, vision and 403B# ##Gym Membership Reimbursement, Free Chair Massages# ##Paid time off # we value your life outside of work # ###and so much more! A BIT ABOUT US We are Ridgecrest Regional Hospital, and our goal is to be the partner of choice for the healthcare needs of our community. We take a person-centric focus to healthcare, and this means that every individual who steps through our doors # be they a patient, family member, or staff # is at the center of everything we do. Our town of Ridgecrest is a family-friendly community of 30,000 in the desert of central Southern California, far from the traffic and commotion of LA. It#s near the Sierra Mountains and full of natural wonders, outdoor activities, and sunshine. It offers plenty of beautiful outdoor scenery and activities, as well as shorter commutes, great schools, and a more easygoing lifestyle! This critical access hospital is close to Mount Whitney, Sequoia National Forest and Death Valley. It is the perfect close-knit community if you are an outdoor adventurist looking for slightly slower-paced living while also continuing to grow in your healthcare career. # Learn about a nursing career at RRH: www.rrh.org/nurses What#s it like to work at RRH?: Nurses | Kern County Hospitals # JOB SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Medical Director and direct supervision of the Manager of the Cardiopulmonary Services Department, a Respiratory Therapist I may perform all functions and procedures, if authorized and competent, as outlined in the Policy and Procedure Manuals of the Department of Cardiopulmonary Services. #They evaluate and treat patients ranging in age from premature infants to the elderly. #They are responsible for the evaluation of a patient#s breathing capacity and assessment of oxygen levels and determining the clinical status and underlying factors that may be contributing to the patient#s state of health. #They may examine the patient, interview a patient#s family, interact with other members of the healthcare team, evaluate health records and/or relay information to the treating/referring physician. #They will work with the physician and other staff to develop and implement the plan of care. #They regularly assess equipment, observe and evaluate use of a bronchodilator delivery device or measure the patient#s response to therapy. #They interact with and teach patients and their families how to properly use a device, deliver treatment, and provide education. #They will respond to and provide intervention such as intubation, CPR, and ventilation management. #They perform cleaning, processing, and assembly of department equipment, general department cleaning, restocking of Respiratory Therapy supplies, and other related tasks assigned by the department manager. QUALIFICATIONS: # 1. #Current Respiratory Care Practitioner license from the Respiratory Care Board of California and certified by the National# # # # #Board for Respiratory Care as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT). # 2. #Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Certification. # 3. #Minimum of 1 year acute care experience after state licensing preferred. # 4. #BLS Certification required and maintained thereafter. # 5. #ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification within 1 year of hire and maintained thereafter. # 6. #PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification within 1 year and maintained thereafter. # 7. #NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification within 1 year and maintained thereafter. # 8. #Ability to read, write, understand and communicate effectively in the English language. # 9. #Must be able to put into practice Service Excellence skills with our patients, families and co-workers. #

OUR TOP WORK PERKS

• Flexible scheduling - because work/life balance matters to us
• Tuition reimbursement and learning opportunities - we give you the opportunity to continuously grow
• Fantastic total rewards program, including: medical, dental, vision and 403B
• Gym Membership Reimbursement, Free Chair Massages
• Paid time off - we value your life outside of work
• and so much more!

A BIT ABOUT US

We are Ridgecrest Regional Hospital, and our goal is to be the partner of choice for the healthcare needs of our community. We take a person-centric focus to healthcare, and this means that every individual who steps through our doors - be they a patient, family member, or staff - is at the center of everything we do.

Our town of Ridgecrest is a family-friendly community of 30,000 in the desert of central Southern California, far from the traffic and commotion of LA. It's near the Sierra Mountains and full of natural wonders, outdoor activities, and sunshine. It offers plenty of beautiful outdoor scenery and activities, as well as shorter commutes, great schools, and a more easygoing lifestyle! This critical access hospital is close to Mount Whitney, Sequoia National Forest and Death Valley. It is the perfect close-knit community if you are an outdoor adventurist looking for slightly slower-paced living while also continuing to grow in your healthcare career.

Learn about a nursing career at RRH: www.rrh.org/nurses

What's it like to work at RRH?: Nurses | Kern County Hospitals

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Medical Director and direct supervision of the Manager of the Cardiopulmonary Services Department, a Respiratory Therapist I may perform all functions and procedures, if authorized and competent, as outlined in the Policy and Procedure Manuals of the Department of Cardiopulmonary Services. They evaluate and treat patients ranging in age from premature infants to the elderly. They are responsible for the evaluation of a patient's breathing capacity and assessment of oxygen levels and determining the clinical status and underlying factors that may be contributing to the patient's state of health. They may examine the patient, interview a patient's family, interact with other members of the healthcare team, evaluate health records and/or relay information to the treating/referring physician. They will work with the physician and other staff to develop and implement the plan of care. They regularly assess equipment, observe and evaluate use of a bronchodilator delivery device or measure the patient's response to therapy. They interact with and teach patients and their families how to properly use a device, deliver treatment, and provide education. They will respond to and provide intervention such as intubation, CPR, and ventilation management. They perform cleaning, processing, and assembly of department equipment, general department cleaning, restocking of Respiratory Therapy supplies, and other related tasks assigned by the department manager.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Current Respiratory Care Practitioner license from the Respiratory Care Board of California and certified by the National

Board for Respiratory Care as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT).

1. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Certification.

2. Minimum of 1 year acute care experience after state licensing preferred.

3. BLS Certification required and maintained thereafter.

4. ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification within 1 year of hire and maintained thereafter.

5. PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification within 1 year and maintained thereafter.

6. NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification within 1 year and maintained thereafter.

7. Ability to read, write, understand and communicate effectively in the English language.

8. Must be able to put into practice Service Excellence skills with our patients, families and co-workers.