About the Role
• Perform chest examinations on a range of patients from babies through to the elderly
• Consult with doctors and other healthcare staff to develop and modify patient treatment plans
• Provide detailed therapy, requiring significant independent judgment, like when caring for patients in intensive care
• Perform physical examination and diagnostic tests measuring lung capacity and blood acidity and alkalinity
• Treat patients using oxygen or oxygen mixtures, aerosol medications and chest physiotherapy
• Connect patients who can’t breathe to a ventilator
• Educate patients on how to use equipment and medication
• Regularly check on patients and equipment
Requirements
Proven work experience as a Respiratory Therapist or similar role preferred.
Respiratory care, emergency care, and intensive care experience preferred.
Must possess a valid and current driver’s license and auto insurance
Strong knowledge of pulmonary function and pulmonary rehabilitation
Experience with respiratory equipment
Associate’s degree with major in Respiratory Therapy
About the Company
Opened in 1992 as a medical contracting company First Quality Medical Management Inc., provided Cardio-Pulmonary services to various healthcare settings in Southern California and even the South Florida area. We've expanded to provide other necessary medical and ancillary services to various location throughout Southern California.