Respiratory Therapist (Per diem)

Valley Vista Post Acute is a 59-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility located in Escondido, California. We provide around-the-clock specialized care in a warm, family-like environment because to us, every resident is part of our extended family.

Why Join Us?

Here at Valley Vista Post Acute, our goal is to see our residents thrive with our personalized care plans. Our large outdoor courtyard provides opportunities to stroll and relax in the sun, and our many private rooms offer the privacy each resident enjoys while they are healing.

Overview of the Position

The Respiratory Therapist role evaluates, treats, and cares for patients with breathing or other cardiopulmonary disorders. Practicing under the direction of the Respiratory Department Head. Respiratory therapists assume primary responsibility for all respiratory care therapeutic treatments and diagnostic procedures, including the supervision of respiratory therapy Technicians.

In this capacity, the Respiratory Therapist is expected to practice safe and ethical care within their designated scope of practice, as defined by the State Regulatory Agency, and under the direction of the Respiratory Department Head. It is essential for the Respiratory Therapist to be aware of their own limitations and to proactively seek advice and assistance when necessary.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assess patients' respiratory conditions and recommend appropriate respiratory therapy treatments.

• Plan, prepare, and administer respiratory treatments, including IPPB, aerosol therapy, chest physiotherapy, incentive spirometry, and sputum induction.

• Plans, prepares and administers respiratory therapy treatments including IPPB, aerosol, chest physical therapy, incentive spirometry, and sputum inductions, in accordance with established policies and procedures.

• Perform diagnostic pulmonary and cardiac tests to evaluate patients' respiratory and cardiac functions.

• Inspect, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot respiratory therapy equipment.

• Respond to Code Blue emergencies, maintain patients' airways, and perform CPR as needed.

• Instruct and assist respiratory technicians in performing their duties.

• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete patient care documentation and provide clear reports.

• Deliver patient care promptly, safely, and professionally while following established policies and procedures.

• Communicate effectively with physicians, supervisors, healthcare teams, patients, and families.

• Follow proper safety protocols, body mechanics, and facility guidelines while performing duties in physically demanding and high-stress environments.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited respiratory therapy program.

• Current license as a Respiratory Therapist as required by the state of California.

• One-year full time experience as a Respiratory Therapist.

• Current CPR/BLS Certification.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.

Location: 1025 W 2nd Ave. Escondido, CA 92025

Website: valleyvistapostacute.com