Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem

About Us

Centrally located in Torrance, California, Sunnyside Nursing and Post-Acute Care provides sub-acute nursing care, rehabilitation services, skilled nursing, and long-term care. Our compassionate staff offers individualized care plans for each resident to ensure personalized care is provided to all our patients with a goal to return home.

Our team of qualified professionals provides compassionate care by:

• Maintaining high medical integrity
• Fostering a team spirit among staff
• Creating friendly, beautiful surroundings for our residents and their visitors

We understand the importance of creating a comfortable and nurturing atmosphere, whether residents stay for short-term treatment or long-term care.

Job Description

• Assist in planning the respiratory portion of the resident’s discharge plan as necessary.
• Interpret the respiratory department’s policies and procedures to personnel, residents, visitors, and government agencies as required.
• Assist with admission, transfer and discharge of residents with airway needs as required.
• Receive/give report upon reporting in and ending shift duty hours if assuming a direct care assignment.
• Provide Oxygen Therapy; tank, tent, mask, cannula, walker, high flow, etc. respiratory care.
• Coughing and deep breathing instruction and exercises and related maneuvers including, Incentive Spirometry.
• Aerosol Therapy; Bland and Medicated, Metered dose, Ambient, Ultrasonic, Sputum Induction.
• Chest therapy.
• IPPB, CPAP, and BiPAP Therapy
• Airway maintenance as to oral, nasal, and tracheal suctioning.
• ABG interpretation and analysis.
• Consult with the physician and follow protocols for ventilator management including weaning, decannulation, and terminal weaning.
• Arterial puncture to obtain ABGs if required and after proper certification.
• Performs assessment of the patient, determining needs related to the frequency and duration of the treatment regime ordered by the MD.
• Requests re-order when necessary and communicates with nurse and MD about discrepancies and concerns.
• Initiates and follows through with protocols described in the policy and procedure manual and as approved by the department and medical/pulmonology director.

Requirements

Must Have an active and valid Respiratory Therapist License

Must be authorized to work in the United States

On-call Opportunities

Shift:

6pm - 6:30am (NOC)

6am - 6:30pm (Day)

Benefits

Why Work for Sunnyside Nursing & Post-Acute Care

• Top of the market wages with adjustments: $32.67 - $37.33 per hour
• Paid orientation and training
• Opportunities for growth
• Paid sick leave/paid holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and AFLAC
• 401K
• Loving and caring work environment

We take great pride in meeting or exceeding CDC and CMS standards. On-site experts provide teaching, coaching, and support on infection prevention practices. In addition, we maintain an abundant supply of PPE, including N95/KN95 masks, for all who provide care and services to our patients and residents. Our multiple testing capabilities, including Point-of-Care (POC) testing, are available at every location and comply with CMS and local guidance

If hired, we require that all employees be vaccinated, unless a medical or religious accommodation is needed.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity & pride ourselves on creating an inclusive environment for all employees and residents.