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Respiratory Therapist, Full Time/Days -- Kindred Sacramento Job Details

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Company:  Kindred Healthcare
Job Code:  087941
Categories:  Skilled Nursing / Nursing Home (SNF)
Job Role:  Respiratory Therapist
Job Type:  Full Time
Region/Province:  California (CA)
City:  CA-Folsom-Kindred Hospital - Sacramento
Job Description: 
Fortune named Kindred Healthcare as one of the Most Admired Company in the Health Care: Medical Facilities category 3 years in a row!  Consider a career with Kindred - it's rewarding on many levels!  We are currently recruiting for an experienced Respiratory Therapist at our Sacramento Hospital.

 

Provide vital therapy treatments and relief for residents suffering from respiratory illness. Keep accurate records of the treatment and the resident's response.



Responsibilities:


  • Conduct physician-prescribed treatments of a routine nature

  • Perform chest physical therapy treatments which involve percussion, postural drainage or suctioning; perform airway management including trach tube changes, Passy-Muir Valve monitoring, and intubation or extubation; set up, operate and monitor ventilators

  • Record resident treatment, education and response to care

  • Submit accurate billing and documentation in accordance with RT protocol, Kindred policy and state/federal regulations

  • Conduct in-servicing and competency testing of nursing staff

  • Handle job responsibilities in accordance with the Company's Code of Business Conduct, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, appropriate professional standards and applicable state/federal laws


 

Benefits:

Kindred Healthcare offers an attractive benefits package for employment, including medical/dental insurance, life insurance, short-term disability, PTO, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and much more for full time and part time positions. Premium salaries commensurate with experience!



Contact Info:

Lori Loop, Talent Acquisition Manager, Lori.Loop@kindredhealthcare.com or apply directly to our website at:  www.kindredhospitals.com.

(209) 629-9809

  • The Therapist must have knowledge of medical terminology, respiratory protocols and RT intervention, and be able to react decisively in emergency situations.

  • We are looking for a graduate of an AMA-approved school for Respiratory Technology with state licensing as required.

  • Effective communication with residents, their families and at all levels of the organization is a must.

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Post Date:  02/10/2012

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