Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Oakland, CA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
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 (RRT) to perform respiratory therapy modalities in a progressive healthcare environment. The role involves managing complex life support systems and making critical decisions affecting patient care across a wide range of patient populations from neonatal to geriatric.

Schedule

• Days, 3 shifts of 12 hours (3/12s)
• Every other weekend
• No call
• No floating

Required Experience & Certifications

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

Job Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory care procedures including ventilator management and weaning for invasive and noninvasive life support (Continuous Ventilators, BIPAP, CPAP)
• Administer oxygen and aerosolized medications (MDI, Nebulizer)
• Provide hyperinflation therapy, incentive spirometry, IPPB
• Conduct diagnostic procedures such as bronchoscopy assistance, arterial/venous/capillary blood sampling, blood gas analysis, sputum induction, bedside spirometry
• Manage secretions and provide chest physical therapy, IPV, bland aerosol therapy
• Monitor patients using pulse oximetry, end tidal CO2, apnea monitors, and conscious sedation
• Manage airway and provide cardiac support during emergency codes
• Educate patients on breathing exercises and home respiratory care routines
• Provide neonatal therapy and ventilatory care
• Complete accurate documentation of all therapy performed in medical and departmental records
• Maintain knowledge of respiratory care equipment, pharmacology, and clinical protocols
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and other healthcare team members
• Respond to and assist with Code Blue calls as directed
• Attend in-service education, conferences, and staff meetings

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Graduation from an accredited school of Respiratory Therapy preferred (equivalent experience accepted)

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check including SSN trace, county searches, sex offender, and other regulatory checks
• Education verification and transcript/diploma validation as applicable
• Drug screening (9-panel, excluding marijuana/cannabinoids due to California law)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask test within 1 year, renewed annually
• Immunizations and titers including Tdap, MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, TB screening, flu vaccination during flu season
• Respiratory safety clearance required annually
• Various facility-specific documents and attestations to be reviewed and signed prior to start

Additional Notes

• No prior travel experience explicitly required
• Candidate must have full 7 years of work history documented with no gaps
• Unit-specific skills checklist and competency exams may be required and renewed annually
• Must maintain good rapport with healthcare team and patients
• Must notify supervisor or physicians of any unreasonable or erroneous orders

This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a diverse patient population requiring advanced respiratory care skills.