Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics-RRT

Description

Job Opportunity : Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics - RRT

Facility : Sutter Health Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Hawthorne

Location : Oakland, CA

Employment Type : Travel / Contract

Shift : Night (3x12 Hours) 18 : 45 7 : 15

Start Date : 3 / 24 / 2025

Job Duration : 8 weeks

Compensation : Rate Type : Hourly

Over Time : 60 total hours in 1 week : 1.25%

Double Time : None

On-Call : 7$

Call Back : 1.35%

Holiday Pay : 1.25%

Additional Information :

RRT Needed

• 3 YEARS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Nights - 3 / 12s - 1845-0715

Every Other weekend

No Call

No Floating

Required Certifications :

BLS

CA RRT License

This position is one of performing Respiratory Therapy modalities in a progressive health care environment. On a day-to-day basis, the therapist will often have to perform technical procedures on complex life support systems, and make on the spot decisions that affect patient care In a wide variety of settings from neonatal to geriatric. The therapist also has the responsibility for assuring that all prescribed therapy is performed with quality.

Respiratory Care Practitioner / Critical Care Respiratory Therapist

"These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development).JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES Exacting knowledge of all Respiratory Care equipment and its practical application

Adequate knowledge of pharmacology pertaining to all medications administered

Patient assessment and subsequent delivery of appropriate Respiratory Care per protocol and physician order, including but not limited to :

Complete and accurate documentation of all therapy performed in Medical Record and in departmental records as required.

Maintaining current knowledge of, and complying with clinical and administrative policies and procedures of Respiratory Services Department and the Medical Center.

Maintaining good rapport with physicians, nursing staff, patients, relatives, and visitors on an individual basis. Notifying supervisor and / or physicians of any order that is considered to be unreasonable or In error.

Document completely and accurately, all therapy administered

Record all therapy given in the departmental records.

Discuss with supervisor, manager, and / or technical director any case that poses unusual problems or circumstances

Evaluate patient response to therapy. Compare with objectives.

Advise Clinical Nurse Specialist of patients who might benefit from their services.

Pick up and return to department any therapy equipment that has been discontinued.

Accept special assignments from the supervisor as needed.

Attend all inservice education classes, conference sessions, and staff meetings.

Respond to and assist with, as appropriate and directed, all ""Code Blue"" calls.

EDUCATIONEquivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.HS Diploma

Other : Graduate from an accredited school of Respiratory Therapy