Respiratory Therapist On-Site Standby | Cardiopulmonary

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Join Our Team as a Respiratory Therapist | On-Site Standby

Location: Mariposa, California – Gateway to Yosemite National Park
Department: Cardiopulmonary
Openings: 1
Representation: This is a Union represented
position and is represented by AFSCME Local 2703.

Position Summary

As an On-Site Standby Respiratory Therapist (RT) at John C. Fremont Healthcare District, you will ensure immediate respiratory care availability for urgent and emergent patient needs. This specialized role is dedicated to providing in-house standby coverage, ensuring that a qualified RT is physically present and ready to respond at any moment.

During standby assignments, you will be responsible for rapid response to emergencies and critical interventions, including airway management, ventilator setup and monitoring, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and arterial blood gas testing. You will also provide tracheobronchial suctioning, tracheotomy care, and assist physicians with intubations.

While the primary focus of this position is on-site standby readiness, you will also carry out standard respiratory care functions as needed, ensuring that treatment is delivered safely, effectively, and in compliance with District policies, departmental protocols, and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

Remain on-site during designated standby shifts, ready to respond immediately to emergent patient care needs.

Perform standard and complex diagnostic tests, including arterial blood gases and EKGs.

Administer prescribed respiratory treatments, including medicinal gases and aerosolized medications.

Perform arterial punctures, blood gas analyses, and tracheobronchial suctioning.

Provide tracheotomy care and assist physicians with intubation and ventilator management.

Conduct cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and respond to emergency codes.

Set up and operate respiratory therapy equipment safely and accurately.

Monitor telemetry when required due to staffing or operational needs.

Maintain accurate patient and departmental records, ensuring compliance with quality assurance and infection control policies.

Communicate effectively with physicians, nursing staff, patients, and families.