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 decisions affecting patient care across a wide range of patient ages, from neonatal to geriatric.

Schedule

• Nights, 3 shifts per week (12-hour shifts)
• Shift hours: 18:45 to 07:15
• Every other weekend required
• No call and no floating

Required Qualifications

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

Job 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
• Assess patients and deliver respiratory care per protocols and physician orders
• Monitor patients using pulse oximetry, apnea monitors, and other devices
• Provide patient instruction on breathing exercises and home care routines
• Maintain accurate documentation of all therapy performed
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and other healthcare team members
• Participate in in-service education, staff meetings, and respond to Code Blue calls as needed

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check including social security trace, county searches, sex offender search, education verification, and other screenings as required
• Drug screening (9-panel, excluding marijuana/cannabinoids 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 within 90 days of start, renewed annually
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella immunity or vaccination documentation
  • Seasonal flu vaccination during flu season (Nov-April) or approved declination
• Respiratory safety clearance completed prior to start and renewed annually
• Completion of facility-specific orientation, confidentiality, and compliance documents prior to start

Additional Notes

• Candidate must have a full 7 years of verifiable work history with no significant gaps
• References required per agency standards (not required by client)
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position

This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment requiring advanced respiratory care skills and critical thinking. Candidates must be prepared to meet all licensure, certification, and compliance requirements prior to start.