Lifepoint Health
Respiratory Therapist - $45-50 per hour
Lifepoint Health, Sacramento, California, United States, 95828
Lifepoint Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a job in Sacramento, California.Job Description & Requirements
Specialty:
Respiratory TherapistDiscipline:
Allied Health ProfessionalDuration:
OngoingEmployment Type:
Staff
Description
UC Davis Rehabilitation Hospital is a free-standing post-acute inpatient rehabilitation hospital operated jointly between UC Davis Health and Lifepoint Health. This new 58,000 square foot 52-bed hospital will be the first free-standing physical rehabilitation hospital in Sacramento. The facility will have all private rooms and focus on acute rehabilitation for patients who suffer from stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, complex neurological disorders, orthopedic conditions, multiple trauma, amputation and other injuries or disorders. The large multidisciplinary therapy gymnasiums will be outfitted with the latest therapeutic technologies, including augmented reality balance training, therapy bionics and a full body exoskeleton.
If you are an enthusiastic individual seeking an environment dedicated to superior patient care and an organization with a strong mission to serve our community, we invite you to apply!
Benefits Include:
Strong interdisciplinary teamwork opportunities.
Superior quality patient outcomes.
Supportive Leadership and Culture.
State-of-the-art equipment.
CEU support.
Tuition reimbursement, continuing education opportunities and apprenticeship programs for eligible employees.
401(k) retirement plan.
Flexible spending and health savings accounts
Affordable medical, dental and vision plans provided to meet the needs of full-time employees and their families.
Up to 20 days of PTO for full time employees
6 paid holidays for full time employees.
Tuition Reimbursement, continuing education opportunities and apprenticeship programs for eligible employees.
401(k) retirement plan.
Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
What you will do in this role:
Maintains knowledge of the various methods of oxygen delivery, including the necessary equipment.
Remains alert to assess possible side effects to oxygen delivery.
Administers respiratory therapy treatments, understands the purpose of each and the possible side effects associated with each treatment.
Sets-up and monitors mechanical ventilators and the associated critical care duties required for such treatment, such as airway management and tracheal suctioning.
Able to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function or participation in rehabilitation.
Makes appropriate physician contact for intervention.
Performs arterial punctures to obtain arterial blood samples for blood gas analysis, and understands the possible complications and contraindications associated with the procedure.
Performs EKGs, types report interpretations, sends reports to physicians who requested them and files reports in department, according to department procedures.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Current State Respiratory Therapist Licensure
Graduate of an AMA-approved School of Respiratory Therapy
Current CPR certification. (Specify if BLS or ACLS)
Three (3) or more years of previous experience in all aspects of cardiopulmonary services highly preferred
Salary:
$45 - $50 / hour. We would expect those hired into this job would be paid within this hourly rate, however, certain circumstances may allow us to pay outside of this hourly rate.
UC Davis Rehabilitation Hospital provides ongoing care to patients in their recovery journey. We offer customized, intensive rehabilitation tailored to the individual needs of those recovering from stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury. Our hospital strives to maximize the health, function, and quality of life of those we serve through comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation programs.
Lifepoint Health Job ID #525473. Posted job title: Respiratory Therapist - Irf PrnAbout Lifepoint Health
At Lifepoint Health, we provide quality healthcare to rural communities. As a valued member of our team, you will be an integral part of a group working together to elevate Lifepoint's healthcare delivery network. Our network includes 60+ community hospitals, 60+ rehabilitation/behavioral health hospitals, and 250 additional sites of care across the United States. As an organization, we are dedicated to serving communities nationwide by providing exceptional care. We believe in the power of our talented teams and strive to create environments where employees find purpose and fulfillment.
Specialty:
Respiratory TherapistDiscipline:
Allied Health ProfessionalDuration:
OngoingEmployment Type:
Staff
Description
UC Davis Rehabilitation Hospital is a free-standing post-acute inpatient rehabilitation hospital operated jointly between UC Davis Health and Lifepoint Health. This new 58,000 square foot 52-bed hospital will be the first free-standing physical rehabilitation hospital in Sacramento. The facility will have all private rooms and focus on acute rehabilitation for patients who suffer from stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, complex neurological disorders, orthopedic conditions, multiple trauma, amputation and other injuries or disorders. The large multidisciplinary therapy gymnasiums will be outfitted with the latest therapeutic technologies, including augmented reality balance training, therapy bionics and a full body exoskeleton.
If you are an enthusiastic individual seeking an environment dedicated to superior patient care and an organization with a strong mission to serve our community, we invite you to apply!
Benefits Include:
Strong interdisciplinary teamwork opportunities.
Superior quality patient outcomes.
Supportive Leadership and Culture.
State-of-the-art equipment.
CEU support.
Tuition reimbursement, continuing education opportunities and apprenticeship programs for eligible employees.
401(k) retirement plan.
Flexible spending and health savings accounts
Affordable medical, dental and vision plans provided to meet the needs of full-time employees and their families.
Up to 20 days of PTO for full time employees
6 paid holidays for full time employees.
Tuition Reimbursement, continuing education opportunities and apprenticeship programs for eligible employees.
401(k) retirement plan.
Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
What you will do in this role:
Maintains knowledge of the various methods of oxygen delivery, including the necessary equipment.
Remains alert to assess possible side effects to oxygen delivery.
Administers respiratory therapy treatments, understands the purpose of each and the possible side effects associated with each treatment.
Sets-up and monitors mechanical ventilators and the associated critical care duties required for such treatment, such as airway management and tracheal suctioning.
Able to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function or participation in rehabilitation.
Makes appropriate physician contact for intervention.
Performs arterial punctures to obtain arterial blood samples for blood gas analysis, and understands the possible complications and contraindications associated with the procedure.
Performs EKGs, types report interpretations, sends reports to physicians who requested them and files reports in department, according to department procedures.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Current State Respiratory Therapist Licensure
Graduate of an AMA-approved School of Respiratory Therapy
Current CPR certification. (Specify if BLS or ACLS)
Three (3) or more years of previous experience in all aspects of cardiopulmonary services highly preferred
Salary:
$45 - $50 / hour. We would expect those hired into this job would be paid within this hourly rate, however, certain circumstances may allow us to pay outside of this hourly rate.
UC Davis Rehabilitation Hospital provides ongoing care to patients in their recovery journey. We offer customized, intensive rehabilitation tailored to the individual needs of those recovering from stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury. Our hospital strives to maximize the health, function, and quality of life of those we serve through comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation programs.
Lifepoint Health Job ID #525473. Posted job title: Respiratory Therapist - Irf PrnAbout Lifepoint Health
At Lifepoint Health, we provide quality healthcare to rural communities. As a valued member of our team, you will be an integral part of a group working together to elevate Lifepoint's healthcare delivery network. Our network includes 60+ community hospitals, 60+ rehabilitation/behavioral health hospitals, and 250 additional sites of care across the United States. As an organization, we are dedicated to serving communities nationwide by providing exceptional care. We believe in the power of our talented teams and strive to create environments where employees find purpose and fulfillment.