Description

For more information on our company, please visit: https://www.vidamosrs.com Respiratory Therapist (RT) – In-Home High Acuity Care **Location:** Santa Cruz, CA (In-Home Care Setting) **Schedule:** - Shifts available: Sunday through Saturday - Day Shift: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM - Night Shift: 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM - 12-hour shifts - 1099 contractor position **Compensation:** $60/hour **Start Date:** ASAP About the Role: Vidamo Specialized Respiratory Services is hiring Respiratory Therapists to provide in-home care for a ventilator- and trach-dependent individual in Santa Cruz, CA. This is a high-acuity, one-on-one care setting. The ideal candidate is proactive, dependable, and versatile, ready to support both respiratory needs and general bedside care in collaboration with nurses. Key Responsibilities: • - Deliver hands-on bedside respiratory care and continuous monitoring • - Perform routine and emergency trach care (suctioning, stoma care, trach collar support) • - Manage and troubleshoot ventilator (Vivo 45 LS) and oxygen systems • - Support nurses during full bedside care routines • - Maintain accurate documentation for all assessments and interventions • - Participate in emergency response situations, including decannulation • - Monitor and maintain all respiratory equipment and supplies • - Assist with transport to community outings, medical appointments, and emergencies • - Educate family and caregivers on safety protocols and equipment usage as needed Ideal Candidate: • - Proactive, takes initiative, and is solution-oriented • - Comfortable with high-acuity care and emergency response • - Willing to assist with all aspects of bedside and home care • - Strong communicator and team player who works well with nursing staff Qualifications: • - Valid California RCP license • - Current BLS certification (ACLS preferred) • - Minimum 1 year of experience with vent/trach-dependent patients • - Ability to support mobility and transport in/out of the home • - TB clearance, COVID-19 vaccination, and background check required • - Reliable transportation to Santa Cruz, CA **To Apply:** Please email your resume and indicate shift availability. Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview and onboarding.