Respiratory Therapist (Long Beach, CA)

Company Description

International SOS delivers customized medical and security risk management and wellbeing solutions to enable our clients to operate safely and effectively in environments far from home. Founded in 1984, we operate in 92 countries providing integrated medical solutions to organizations with international operations. Our innovative technology and medical and security expertise focus on prevention, offering real-time, actionable insights and on-the-ground quality delivery. We provide clinical services to include “hands on” direct care at over 800 sites around the world, many of which include inpatient clinical care capabilities. With 12,000 staff (including 5,200 medical and behavioral health providers) our services include the design, deployment, and operation of healthcare solutions including freestanding surgical facilities in remote and austere environments, telemedicine consultation through a wide range of virtual modalities, referrals to a global network of more than 100,000 vetted providers, and global aeromedical evacuation. Within our portfolio of companies, International SOS, headquartered in Houston, Texas provides contracted healthcare support to Government defense and civil agencies and government contractors, including support to military exercises and operations, diplomatic missions, natural disasters, and refugee care. 

Job Description

** This position in contingent upon the award of the contract.**

This position will support the US Department of Veterans Affairs Critical Staffing Program.  The person in this position will represent International SOS and provide services outlined below: 

International SOS is looking for an individual who is an experienced Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to treat, evaluate, and care for patients with breathing and cardiopulmonary disorders, implementing therapeutic techniques and manage respiratory equipment. RRTs will provide specialized care in inpatient units, including administering respiratory medications (e.g., bronchodilators, steroids), performing Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), conducting Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs), and responding to emergencies according to hospital protocols. The Registered Respiratory Therapist is a multi-skilled health professional who works interdependently with other health care professionals to provide quality health care to the patient. The Registered Respiratory Therapist is educated and trained to perform both administrative and clinical skills in the medical care environment.  They play critical role in improving patients' respiratory health and quality of life through both acute and chronic care interventions. 

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with Intubations and other simple procedures. (i.e.: Bronchoscopies, thoracentesis, chest tube placement). 
• Be familiar with multiple Mechanical Ventilators and have proficiency in ventilation management.  
• Draw and analyze Arterial Blood Gasses (ABGs) and able to interpret with the ability to assess and adjust patient modality per ABG results.  
• Discuss patient care plans, treatment plans and other pertinent care information with Physicians and other patient care providers (i.e.: Physician assistants, Nurse practitioners). 
• Maintain, operate and make adjustments with both invasive and non-invasive ventilator machines to include portable CPAP and Bi-level machines.  
• Provide education to patients, caregivers, and family members pertinent to their treatment plan while admitted or upon discharge. 36C26225Q0317 Page 8 of 94  
• Utilize Handheld Nebulizers; Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing (IPPB) Treatments.  
• Administer medications to the respiratory tract, including bronchodilators, decongestants, wetting agents, mucous emulsifying agents, and steroids.  
• Perform CPR in accordance with hospital and department policy and procedure.  
• Perform PFTs and/or Spirometry Tests.  
• Respond and perform duties associated with Hospital Codes.  
• Be subject to the professional direction of the Chief of Respiratory Therapy, or designee.  
• Provide direct and indirect treatment through assessing patient status and determining priorities, in any areas of assignment within VALBHS.  
• Exercise independent judgment, organizational skills, communication skills and the ability to utilize an interdisciplinary approach in the provision of care.  
• Serve as a resource person to nursing staff in the use of respiratory equipment.  
• Comply with the VALBHS standard operating procedures and policies.  
• Utilize guidelines in the form of oral and written instructions using standard operating procedures in the planning of prescribed treatments. Additional materials such as technical manuals, textbooks, and reference books are available for review. 
• Use the guidelines available