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Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist

Sunnyside Nursing and Post-Acute CareTorrance, CA, US
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About Us

Centrally located in Torrance, California, Sunnyside Nursing and Post-Acute Care provides sub-acute nursing care, rehabilitation services, skilled nursing, and long-term care. Our compassionate staff offers individualized care plans for each resident to ensure personalized care is provided to all our patients with a goal to return home.

Our team of qualified professionals provides compassionate care by :

  • Maintaining high medical integrity
  • Fostering a team spirit among staff
  • Creating friendly, beautiful surroundings for our residents and their visitors

We understand the importance of creating a comfortable and nurturing atmosphere, whether residents stay for short-term treatment or long-term care.

Job Description

  • Perform set-up, operation and monitoring of ventilator when resident’s respiratory system is incapable of adequate spontaneous ventilation
  • Assist with admission, transfer and discharge of residents with airway needs as required.
  • Receive / give report upon reporting in and ending shift duty hours if assuming a direct care assignment.
  • Provide Oxygen Therapy; tank, tent, mask, cannula, walker, high flow, etc. respiratory care.
  • Coughing and deep breathing instruction and exercises and related maneuvers including, Incentive Spirometry.
  • Aerosol Therapy; Bland and Medicated, Metered dose, Ambient, Ultrasonic, Sputum Induction.
  • Chest therapy.
  • IPPB, CPAP, and BiPAP Therapy
  • Airway maintenance as to oral, nasal, and tracheal suctioning.
  • ABG interpretation and analysis.
  • Consult with the physician and follow protocols for ventilator management including weaning, decannulation, and terminal weaning.
  • Perform assessment of the patient, determining needs related to the frequency and duration of the treatment regime ordered by the MD.
  • Request re-order when necessary and communicates with nurse and MD about discrepancies and concerns.
  • Initiate and follow through with protocols described in the policy and procedure manual and as approved by the department and medical / pulmonology director.
  • Interpret the respiratory department’s policies and procedures to personnel, residents, visitors, and government agencies as required.

    • Requirements

    Must Have an active and valid Respiratory Therapist License

    Must be authorized to work in the United States

    Available shifts : 6 : 00am - 6 : 30pm

    6 : 00pm - 6 : 30am

    Benefits

    Why Work for Sunnyside Nursing & Post-Acute Care

  • Top of the market wages with adjustments : $32.67 - $37.33 per hour
  • Paid orientation and training
  • Opportunities for growth
  • Paid sick leave / paid holidays
  • Medical, dental, vision, and AFLAC
  • 401K
  • Loving and caring work environment

    • We take great pride in meeting or exceeding CDC and CMS standards. On-site experts provide teaching, coaching, and support on infection prevention practices. In addition, we maintain an abundant supply of PPE, including N95 / KN95 masks, for all who provide care and services to our patients and residents. Our multiple testing capabilities, including Point-of-Care (POC) testing, are available at every location and comply with CMS and local guidance

    If hired, we require that all employees be vaccinated, unless a medical or religious accommodation is needed.

    EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

    We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity & pride ourselves on creating an inclusive environment for all employees and residents.

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    Respiratory Therapist • Torrance, CA, US