What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Therapist (RRT)-Per Diem Various-Temecula Valley Hospital position at UHS?
About Temecula Valley Hospital
Temecula Valley Hospital (TVH), brings advanced technology, innovative programs, patient-centered and family sensitive care to area residents featuring 140 private patient rooms. TVH is a Comprehensive Stroke Center and the first Universal Health Services Hospital Emergency Department in the country to achieve accreditation from the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) as a Geriatric Emergency Department. TVH, with a 4 Star Medicare Hospital Compare rating, specializes in advanced cardiac services and stroke care, general and surgical specialties, and orthopedics as a recent Blue Distinction® Center Designation for Quality in Knee and Hip Replacement Surgeries. TVH is nationally recognized for Patient Safety by the Leapfrog Group, with a 2020 and 2017 Top Hospital Award and nine ‘A’ Grades for Patient Safety. For more information, please visit https://www.temeculavalleyhospital.com/about/news
Respiratory Therapist
The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for performing routine and critical respiratory and cardiology diagnostic/therapeutic procedures. Respiratory Therapist serves as a technical and clinical resource for physicians and clinical staff.
Essential Job Duties:
Responsible for all Quality Controls and Maintenance with documentation on ABG Machines
Ensures all billing is completed and placed on billing record by end of the shift, as applicable. Ensures the patient record accurately reflects all billable procedures and treatments
Ensures Oxygen Rounds are completed within assigned area by end of the shift and all Oxygen charges are on the billing record, as applicable
Performs Arterial Blood Gas Testing per hospital policy and procedures
Other key responsibilities:
IPPB therapy
Medicated Nebulizer / MDI Therapy
Oxygen therapy
Chest-Physio Therapy
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, including: chest compressions, manual ventilation and airway care
Qualifications
Preferred 1year of Acute and Critical Care experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner
Graduate from an AMA/CoARC approved program to train respiratory care practitioners
Associates degree in Respiratory Care preferred
Certification by the State of California as a Respiratory Care Practitioner required
Active Credential as a CRT by the NBRC (National Board for Respiratory Care)
RRT Credential
Current BLS (AHA) required
NRP Certification (within 90 days of hire)
ACLS Certification (AHA and within 90 days of hire)
PALS Certification (within 90 days of hire)
This opportunity offers the following:
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
- Competitive compensation
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
- 401k plan with company match
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