Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem Nights
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Salary$28 – $38/hr
LocationRancho Cucamonga, CA
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityEntry
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 30, 2026 · 5d ago
Verified live22h ago
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Responsible for administering safe and competent respiratory care as ordered per physician
Competent delivery of Respiratory Care procedures in all areas of the hospital as outlined in the Respiratory Care policies
Maintain accurate and complete documentation and charge capture of all Respiratory Care procedures
Verify and initiate all physician orders for Respiratory Care
Demonstrate competency and working knowledge of all Respiratory Care instruments and equipment
Perform troubleshooting, problem resolution and proper disinfection/sterilization
Initiate, monitor and maintain oxygen/aerosol delivery devices and non-invasive and invasive mechanical ventilation devices
Perform effective airway management including oral/nasal airway placement, bag/mask ventilation, intubation and/or intubation assistance, emergent and scheduled tracheostomy tube changes
Demonstrate safe and appropriate suction techniques and use of artificial airways
Initiate and perform CPR
Perform tracheostomy, endotracheal tube and oral care
Implement one way speaking valve trials per physician order
Assist physician with diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopy procedures
Complete initial and ongoing decannulation risk assessments with appropriate interventions and documentation
Perform and document timely Spontaneous Breathing Trial assessments for weaning readiness
Initiate and advance mechanical ventilator weaning per protocol
Actively participate in the multidisciplinary early patient mobility program
Perform pulse oximetry and carbon dioxide gas monitoring
Perform arterial blood gas (ABG) sampling and analysis
Perform and document ongoing ABG analyzer quality control and maintenance as required
Perform and document patient and family teaching/education
Provide and receive accurate and complete patient handoff reports
Participate in department/hospital in-services, meetings, and patient care rounds
Notify immediate supervisor of changes in workload and patient acuity
Provide timely and accurate updates to healthcare team members and make recommendations for modification to patient therapy as clinically indicated
Assist in orientation and training of new employees/ students, and precept new employees during orientation
Ability to work under stress and to respond quickly in emergency situations
Utilize appropriate interpersonal communication skills when interacting with all healthcare team members, patients, and their families
Understands principles of lifespan growth and development with the ability to provide care appropriate for the adult and geriatric patient population
Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team
Must have good and regular attendance
Performs other related duties as assigned
Respiratory Therapy education as required for attainment of credentialling by the National Board for Respiratory Care
Current Respiratory Therapy license from the appropriate state licensing body
Current Certified, Registered Respiratory Therapist (CRT or RRT) credential or Respiratory Care Practitioner Certification in compliance with the National Board for Respiratory Care Credential Maintenance Program (CMP)
Current BLS and ACLS certifications
1 year experience preferred
Must read, write and speak fluent English
Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%
Skills
mechanical ventilation
pulse oximetry
carbon dioxide gas monitoring
arterial blood gas analyzer
oxygen/aerosol delivery devices
non-invasive ventilation
invasive ventilation
airway management
bronchoscopy equipment
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k)
FSA
HSA
Life insurance
Paid time off
Wellness
About the company
Kindred Hospital Rancho is a 55-bed long-term acute care hospital offering the same in-depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period. We partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness. For those who need special care, we offer an eight-bed ICU and three negative pressure rooms. We are located near downtown Rancho Cucamonga just off of Foothill Boulevard with close proximity to many shops and restaurants.
Job Summary
Responsible for administering safe and competent respiratory care as ordered per physician, monitoring mechanical ventilation, administering medications, patient assessment, understanding ramifications of hemodynamic monitoring, understanding blood work results, monitoring, teaching, and training.
Essential Functions
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Competent delivery of Respiratory Care procedures in all areas of the hospital as outlined in the Respiratory Care policies, procedures and protocols.
•
Maintain accurate and complete documentation and charge capture of all Respiratory Care procedures. Develop, document and maintain respiratory care elements of the patient plan of care.
•
Verify and initiate all physician orders for Respiratory Care.
•
Demonstrate competency and working knowledge of all Respiratory Care instruments and equipment.
•
Perform troubleshooting, problem resolution and proper disinfection/sterilization.
•
Initiate, monitor and maintain oxygen/aerosol delivery devices and non-invasive and invasive mechanical ventilation devices.
•
Perform effective airway management including oral/nasal airway placement, bag/mask ventilation, intubation and/or intubation assistance, emergent and scheduled tracheostomy tube changes.
•
Demonstrate safe and appropriate suction techniques and use of artificial airways. Initiate and perform “CPR”.
•
Perform tracheostomy, endotracheal tube and oral care.
•
Implement one way speaking valve trials per physician order.
•
Assist physician with diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopy procedures.
•
Complete initial and ongoing decannulation risk assessments with appropriate interventions and documentation.
•
Perform and document timely Spontaneous Breathing Trial assessments for weaning readiness.
•
Initiate and advance mechanical ventilator weaning per protocol.
•
Actively participate in the multidisciplinary early patient mobility program
•
Perform pulse oximetry and carbon dioxide gas monitoring.
•
Perform arterial blood gas (ABG) sampling and analysis.
•
Perform and document ongoing ABG analyzer quality control and maintenance as required.
•
Perform and document patient and family teaching/education.
•
Provide and receive accurate and complete patient handoff reports.
•
Participate in department/hospital in-services, meetings, and patient care rounds.
•
Notify immediate supervisor of changes in workload and patient acuity.
•
Provide timely and accurate updates to healthcare team members and make recommendations for modification to patient therapy as clinically indicated.
•
Assist in orientation and training of new employees/ students, and precept new employees during orientation.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations
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Ability to work under stress and to respond quickly in emergency situations.
•
Utilize appropriate interpersonal communication skills when interacting with all healthcare team members, patients, and their families.
•
Understands principles of lifespan growth and development with the ability to provide care appropriate for the adult and geriatric patient population.
•
Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
•
Must have good and regular attendance.
•
Must read, write and speak fluent English.
•
Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%
•
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Education
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Respiratory Therapy education as required for attainment of credentialling by the National Board for Respiratory Care
Licenses/Certifications
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Current Respiratory Therapy license from the appropriate state licensing body.
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Current Certified, Registered Respiratory Therapist (CRT or RRT) credential or Respiratory Care Practitioner Certification in compliance with the National Board for Respiratory Care Credential Maintenance Program (CMP).
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Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
Experience
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1 year experience preferred.
Pay Range: $28.41 - $38.24/Hr
Benefits
ScionHealth has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit-eligible employees that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.