About this opportunity
VITAS Healthcare lists this Respiratory Therapist Homecare PRN opportunity in sacramento, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
PRIMARY FUNCTION
The Respiratory Therapist will provide respiratory services to VITAS patients so that the quality of life might be enhanced. Assesses the respiratory status of patients admitted into the VITAS program as directed by the interdisciplinary team. Evaluates the effectiveness of the present respiratory regimen. Provides input into the interdisciplinary plan of care to promote optimal respiratory function related to the patient's potential. Instructs patients and caregivers in appropriate respiratory care procedures and techniques. Participates as needed in the care process and as directed by the interdisciplinary team. Completes appropriate documentation in a timely manner and provides educational programs for VITAS staff members.
QUALIFICATIONS
Qualified candidates must have a minimumtwo years experience as a Respiratory Therapist.
RRT: Acute care and home care fieldexperience required.
CRTT: minimumtwo years experience with at least one year acutecare and one year home care field experience.
Experience with respiratory-related home care equipment, compressed medical gases, concentrators and liquid oxygen.
This role is located in Sacramento, CA ONSITE
EDUCATION
Graduate of an approved program to train Respiratory Therapists. N.B.R.C. (National Board for Respiratory Care) credentialed (CRTT minimum; RRT preferred).
Current State License for Respiratory Care Practitioner, if applicable.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
EOE/AA M/F/D/V
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Worksite address
sacramento, CA, 95828, US
Who can apply
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