Lead Respiratory Therapist; RT

The Vineyards Healthcare Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 76 Fenton Street, Livermore, California. It offers 24-hour Medicare-certified care in an 83-bed facility near downtown Livermore. It has received high-performing ratings in both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care from the U.S. News & World Report. The center is committed to providing individualized, holistic care through warm and meaningful interactions, aiming to help residents achieve their best outcomes and ensure their comfort is a top priority.

The Lead Respiratory Therapist role evaluates, treats, and cares for patients with breathing or other cardiopulmonary disorders. Practicing under the direction of the Respiratory Department Head. Respiratory therapists assume primary responsibility for all respiratory care therapeutic treatments and diagnostic procedures, including the supervision of respiratory therapy Technicians.

Lead and manage the pulmonary program, ensuring effective treatments and compliant documentation

Assess patients and recommend appropriate respiratory therapy treatments

Administer doctor-recommended respiratory therapy treatments

Plan, prepare, and administer treatments such as IPPB, aerosol therapy, chest physiotherapy, incentive spirometry, and sputum inductions

Perform diagnostic pulmonary and cardiac tests

Inspect, test, maintain, and operate respiratory therapy equipment

Respond to “code blue” emergencies, maintain airways, and perform CPR

Instruct and supervise respiratory technicians

Ensure patient care documentation is timely, legible, concise, and meets departmental standards

Use resources and materials efficiently and safely

Perform all duties promptly with competence and care

Maintain a neat appearance and adhere to facility dress code policies

While on assignment, the Respiratory Therapist is responsible and accountable to their assigned patients and to the client institution. The Respiratory Therapist is under the direct supervision of the Department Head or other assigned personnel and must have the ability to follow directions/instruction from his/her supervisor.

Associate degree from an accredited respiratory therapy program.

A minimum of 6 months of experience in a skilled nursing facility setting is required.

Current license as a Respiratory Therapist as required by the state of California.

National Provider BLS or CPR - American Heart Association upon hire

• Paid sick leave
• PTO
• Vision
• 401(k)
• Life insurance

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.