Registered Respiratory Therapist
Oakland, CA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Location: Oakland, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 8 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to perform respiratory therapy modalities in a progressive healthcare environment. The role involves managing complex life support systems and making critical patient care decisions across a wide range of patient populations from neonatal to geriatric.

Work Schedule

• Nights, 3 shifts per week (12-hour shifts, 18:45 - 07:15)
• Every other weekend
• No call
• No floating

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory care procedures including ventilator management, oxygen administration, aerosolized medication delivery, hyperinflation therapy, and diagnostic procedures such as bronchoscopy and blood gas analysis.
• Manage airway and cardiac support during emergency codes.
• Provide patient instruction on breathing exercises and home care routines.
• Complete accurate documentation of all therapy performed.
• Maintain knowledge of respiratory care equipment and pharmacology.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and other healthcare team members.
• Respond to Code Blue calls as directed.
• Attend in-service education, conferences, and staff meetings.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in California
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist, including experience within the last year
• Experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• High School Diploma

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check required within 6 months of start.
• Various federal and state screenings including EPLS, HHS/OIG, FACIS Level 3, and others as applicable.
• Education verification and professional license verification required.
• Drug screening (9-panel, excluding marijuana due to California law) within 6 months of start.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start.
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start, renewed annually.
• Immunizations and health screenings including:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray (annual renewal)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella immunity or vaccination documentation
  • Seasonal flu vaccination during flu season (Nov-April) or approved declination with mask requirement
• Respiratory safety clearance completed prior to start and renewed annually.

Additional Requirements

• Must complete facility-specific documents and orientation prior to start.
• Must provide full 7 years of work history with no gaps over 30 days.
• Professional references required (2 for clinical/allied/per diem acute care; 1 for per diem non-acute care).
• Competency exams and medication/pharmacology tests as applicable.

Notes

• No prior travel experience is explicitly required for this position.
• This role involves working with a variety of respiratory care equipment and requires critical thinking and decision-making skills in acute care settings.
• The position emphasizes quality patient care and adherence to clinical protocols and safety standards.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and respiratory therapists considering this travel contract opportunity.