Loyal Source Government Services is looking for Registered Respiratory Therapists to work at the Long Beach, CA VAMC.
Job Summary:
RRTs will provide specialized care in inpatient units, including administering respiratory medications (e.g., bronchodilators, steroids), performing Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), conducting Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs), and responding to emergencies according to hospital protocols.
Key Responsibilities:
• RRTs shall assist with Intubations and other simple procedures. (i.e.: Bronchoscopies, thoracentesis, chest tube placement)
• RRTs shall draw and analyze Arterial Blood Gasses (ABGs) and able to interpret with the ability to assess and adjust patient modality per ABG results.
• RRTs shall discuss patient care plans, treatment plans and other pertinent care information with Physicians and other patient care providers (i.e.: Physician assistants, Nurse practitioners)
• RRTs shall provide education to patients, caregivers, and family members pertinent to their treatment plan while admitted or upon discharge.
• RRTs shall utilize Handheld Nebulizers; Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing (IPPB) Treatments.
• RRTs shall administer medications to the respiratory tract, including bronchodilators, decongestants, wetting agents, mucous emulsifying agents, and steroids.
• RRTs shall perform CPR in accordance with hospital and department policy and procedure.
• RRTs shall perform PFTs and/or Spirometry Tests.
• RRT shall responds and performs duties associated with Hospital Codes.
Requirements:
• RRT shall be familiar with multiple Mechanical Ventilators and have proficiency in ventilation management.
• RRTs shall be able to maintain, operate and make adjustments with both invasive and non-invasive ventilator machines to include portable CPAP and Bi-level machines.
• RRTs shall have basic typing and PC computer skills with ability to enter clinical assessment in an electronic medical record. Documentation and ordering of patient care will be done electronically on the VISTA computer system. As a part of the orientation process, Contract RRTs shall be required to request and obtain an access code to the VISTA computer system.
Qualifications:
• American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Credentialled as a Registered Respiratory Therapist by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). The contract RRT shall hold an active license.
• Minimum 3-year experience in an acute care hospital setting.
Benefits: W2 pay package including eligibility for health insurance, paid leave and paid holidays.
Pay: 45/hr
About Loyal Source
Loyal Source is an Orlando-based workforce solutions provider dedicated to delivering elite services worldwide, with a focus in government healthcare, technical and support services, engineering, and travel healthcare. Loyal Source provides exceptional custom solutions to both private enterprise and government agencies. Loyal Source is a military friendly employer and proud partner of the Military Spouse Employment Partnership program.
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