Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Oakland, California
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus

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 ages, from neonatal to geriatric. The therapist is responsible for delivering quality prescribed therapy and maintaining accurate documentation.

Work Schedule

• Day shifts
• 3/12-hour shifts
• Every other weekend
• No call
• No floating

Required Qualifications

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

Job Responsibilities

• Operate and manage respiratory care equipment and life support systems
• Perform patient assessments and deliver respiratory care per protocols and physician orders, including:

  • Ventilator management and weaning (invasive and noninvasive)
  • Oxygen administration
  • Aerosolized medication delivery (MDI, Nebulizer)
  • Hyperinflation therapy, incentive spirometry, IPPB
  • Diagnostic procedures (bronchoscopy, blood gas analysis, sputum induction, bedside spirometry)
  • Secretion management and chest physical therapy
  • Patient monitoring (pulse oximetry, apnea monitors, conscious sedation)
  • Airway management and cardiac support during codes
  • Neonatal therapy and ventilatory care
• Complete and maintain accurate documentation of all therapy performed
• Maintain compliance with clinical and administrative policies
• Collaborate effectively with physicians, nursing staff, patients, and families
• Participate in in-service education, staff meetings, and respond to Code Blue calls as directed

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check including SSN trace, county searches, sex offender, education verification, and other regulatory screenings
• 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:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
  • Hepatitis B series or declination
  • Varicella
  • Seasonal flu vaccination during flu season
• TB screening and negative chest x-ray or equivalent testing annually
• Respiratory safety clearance annually

Additional Requirements

• Full 7 years of work history documented with no gaps
• Unit-specific skills checklist (renewed annually)
• Completion of facility-specific documents and orientations prior to start
• References: 2 professional references within 3 years (Aya requirement, not client)

Notes

• No prior travel experience explicitly required
• No call or floating duties
• Must be able to work every other weekend on 12-hour day shifts

This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic respiratory care environment requiring advanced clinical skills and critical thinking.