Respiratory Therapist

At The Bellefontaine Healthcare Center, we are dedicated to providing the highest quality of care for our residents. We are located in Pasadena, CA and are known for our exceptional customer service to all families and communities involved. Our team goes above and beyond to ensure our patients’ needs are met through 24/7 skilled care as well as rehab therapy.  

The ideal candidate will have Respiratory Care experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility and/or Long-Term Care setting. The position is on a Full-Time Monday through Friday schedule on an 8-hour shift. This position will solely work with Skilled patients as our facility does not have any subacute residents at this time. 

About the Position: 

Evaluate, treat, and care for patients with breathing or other cardiopulmonary disorders. Assuming primary responsibility for all respiratory care therapeutic treatments and diagnostic procedures.

• Assesses patients and recommends respiratory therapy treatments

• Plans, prepares and administers treatments including IPPB, aerosol, chest physical therapy,  incentive spirometry, and sputum inductions, in accordance with established policies and procedures

• Performs diagnostic pulmonary and cardiac tests

• Inspects, tests, maintains and operates respiratory therapy equipment

• Responds to “code blue” calls and assist by maintaining the patient’s airway and performs CPR

• Instructs respiratory technicians

• Patient care documentation is timely, legible, and efficient.

• Notes are concise, pertinent and meet departmental documentation standards.

• Oral reporting is clear, concise, relevant, and timely.

• Utilize resources and materials in an efficient and safe manner

• Performs all duties promptly in a competent and caring manner

• Present a neat appearance and dress in compliance with the client facilities’ policies

• Constant body movement and heavy lifting. 

Qualifications:

• Active RT license in CA 

• BLS/CPR Certification 

• Skilled Nursing Facility experience required 

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.