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Respiratory Therapist
Templeton, CA
Registered Respiratory Therapist – Night Shift
Position Overview
The facility is seeking an experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist to join the respiratory care team on a 13-week contract. You'll provide comprehensive respiratory care services to adult and geriatric patients across multiple settings, including general care units and delivery support.
Shift & Schedule
- Hours: 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM (3 x 12-hour shifts per week)
- Guaranteed: 36 hours/week
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks
Core Responsibilities
- Administer aerosol and oxygen therapy to adult and geriatric patients
- Draw arterial blood gases per protocol and physician order
- Provide care and management for ventilator patients
- Attend deliveries and provide newborn respiratory support (no NICU on-site)
- Assess and document appropriateness of prescribed respiratory therapy
- Maintain accurate electronic medical records, charts, and billing documentation
- Assist with training and supervision of new team members
- Perform drainage procedures and provide additional cardiopulmonary care
Required Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program
- Current RRT (NBRC-Registered Respiratory Therapist) or CRT (NBRC-Certified Respiratory Therapist) credential
- Current RCP (Respiratory Care Practitioner) license per California
- BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications required at hire or within 90 days
- Minimum 2 years recent field experience
- Demonstrated proficiency with ventilator management, ABGs, and newborn care
- Strong experience with newborn/delivery room respiratory support
Location
Templeton, CA – a scenic community with access to farmers markets, dining, hiking, and nearby beaches.