Job Description
Respiratory Therapist
SRG offers flexible staffing solutions with a national presence. We provide contract, contract-to-hire, direct hire and executive search services. SRG utilizes an innovative approach to identify and qualify talent that is unique to the Staffing industry, featuring a cutting-edge platform that allows us to rapidly and precisely match professionals to client requirements. We have a proprietary database of over one million candidates and maintain continuous contact with our qualified talent.
Title : Respiratory Therapist
Location : Gardena, CA
Industry : Healthcare
Salary: $30-35/hr.
Schedule : Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm
Employment Type : Direct Hire
Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist (RT / RRT) to join our team. In this position, you are responsible for providing clinical patient services and support within the location.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Assumes on-call responsibilities for phone consultations during non-business hours as outlined by company policy
• Conducts patient assessment per company policy and procedure and the physician s order
• Maintains a complete listing of all current respiratory patients
• Maintains documentation of all services provided and all work performed
• Monitors ongoing function of highly technical respiratory equipment
• Patient assessments
• Provides in-home visits to patients
• Provides initial and ongoing phone contacts with all respiratory patients
• Provides patient education as applicable
• Sets up all highly technical respiratory equipment
• Supports orientation and training of other personnel at the direction of the Manager
• In some locations, we need RTs to be on call and drive a company vehicle
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Some travel via automobile required to patient s home and meetings

Qualifications

• Background investigation
• Drug screen
• Valid driver s license in state of residence with a clean driving record

Required Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or GED equivalent, required
• Credentials as a respiratory therapist, Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) is preferred but other medical credentials may be acceptable (e.g., RN, LPN, LPV) depending upon state licensure law
• Must be licensed in primary state of home office as required by state law and provide a copy of license to the location. Looking for a MO and IL Licensed RT.
• May be required to obtain license in neighboring states as required by service area of location

Skills and Competencies

• Maintain confidentiality, discretion and caution when handling sensitive information
• Multi-task along with attention to detail
• Self-motivation, organized, time-management and deductive problem-solving skills
• Work independently and as part of a team

Physical Demands

• Requires close vision to small print on computer and/or tablet and paperwork
• Requires contact with patients and equipment with potential exposure to contagious pathogens
• Requires occasional lifting and transporting of patient equipment
• Required to comply with company Respiratory Protection & N95 Mask Fit Testing Policy
  • Medical Evaluation and Fit Testing Compliance in a timely manner
  • Annual Recertification
  • Keep face clean-shaven to ensure N95 Mask face-seal protection per OSHA guidelines

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