Registered Respiratory Therapist - Mariposa, CA - RP

Published: 6/14/2022

Healthcare

Job Description

Job Title: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Location: Mariposa, CA
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Day | 7:00 AM–7:30 PM | Occasional night shift 7:00 PM–7:30 AM may be required
Schedule: 12-hour shifts | 36 hours/week
Local Candidates Required: Yes
Traveler Candidates Required: Yes

Pay Rate
Local: $49–$53/hour
Traveler: $54–$58/hour

Note: This job doesn't offer any benefits.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care in a 34-bed rural critical access hospital.

Required Qualifications

Current California Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License.
National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) RRT credential.
AHA BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
Minimum 1 year of RRT experience.
Strong respiratory care and clinical assessment skills.
Ability to provide respiratory care in a critical access hospital environment.
Ability to work day shifts and occasional night shifts as required.
Strong reliability with minimal RTO and schedule requests.

Preferred Qualifications

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
Certified Monitor Technician (CMT) certification.

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day respiratory care functions in a 34-bed rural critical access hospital.
Provide broad respiratory therapy services, including emergency department response and ventilator management.
Perform arterial blood gas (ABG) draws and analysis.
Perform EKGs and provide comprehensive cardiopulmonary care.
Maintain precise and timely clinical charting and documentation according to facility protocols.
Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and the healthcare team.
Maintain safety, compliance, and clinical autonomy while providing patient care.
Support respiratory care needs across the hospital as required.