Respiratory Care Practitioner - Full Time - Santa Rosa, CA

WTCP is a dynamic and innovative staffing organization with a proven track record of success. We are dedicated to delivering results by connecting qualified Respiratory Care Practitioners with suitable employment opportunities, facilitating a mutually beneficial relationship between job seekers and employers. We aim to foster positive and impactful interactions contributing to diversity, collaboration and excellence.

Position Overview:

Our client is seeking highly motivated and skilled Registered Care Practitioners | Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRT) to join their talented team. You will have the opportunity to contribute to patient care and improve their outcomes. This is a chance to be part of a company that values innovation, operational efficiencies, and personal growth. This is a fully benefited role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Care will be routine, emergency and critical care of adults and neonatal in the ICU
• Monitor patient physiological responses to therapy such as arterial blood gases, vital signs or blood chemistry, and lung function changes, and consulting with physicians if there are adverse reactions
  
• Work as part of a team of health care professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures
• Set up and operating devices including therapeutic gas administration apparatus, mechanical ventilators, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators
• Follow specified parameters of treatment
• Provide emergency care, such as external cardiac massage, artificial respiration, or assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• Inspect, test, clean, and maintain respiratory therapy equipment to ensure it is functioning safely and efficiently
• Maintain charts that contain patient identification and therapy information
• Measure arterial blood gases, reading prescriptions, lung capacity, and reviewing other information to assess patient condition
• Relay blood analysis results to a physician
• Make emergency visits to resolve equipment problems when necessary
• Order equipment repairs when necessary
• Explain health care treatment procedures to patients to gain cooperation
• Check pulmonary function in patients

Qualifications:

• Completion of an accredited respiratory therapy program or technical college course for respiratory therapy
  
• Registration or certification by the national board for respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist license in the state of practice
• 1 year or more experience in respiratory therapy working with respiratory equipment
• Current BLS upon hire, ACLS and PALS within 90 days of hire from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  
• Strong knowledge of pulmonary function and pulmonary rehabilitation
• Comfortable working independently
• Familiar with safety and confidentiality standards

Benefits:

• To be further discussed upon interest

Waterfall Technology Consulting Partners LLC (WTCP) is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you are ready to take the next step in your career, please submit your resume today!