Clinical Resource RCP (MC: Full-time, Night Shift)

Loma Linda • Loma Linda, CA

13h • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Resource Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) possesses advanced skills in assessment and appropriate application of respiratory care services. Is responsible for the coordination of respiratory care services on their shift. Resolves technical problems and performs quality improvement studies. Records treatment and diagnostic information in the medical record. Demonstrates advanced clinical assessment, problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills; maintains a recognized area of clinical expertise and uses it in practice, teaching, and consultation; serves as a role model and provides positive influence to initiate and facilitate change. Performs other duties as needed.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree from an accredited respiratory therapy program.
• Two (2) years of clinical experience.
• Able to assemble and troubleshoot patient/machine equipment.
• Able to draw blood.
• Able to assess (patient or examination).
• Able to perform preventative maintenance.
• Able to calibrate equipment.
• Capable of comprehending microprocessor equipment, and departmental and hospital information system.
• Able to relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others.
• Able to be assertive and consistent in following and/or enforcing policies.
• Able to work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure.
• Able to lead, supervise, teach, and collaborate.
• Able to accept direction.
• Able to communicate effectively in English in person, in writing, and on the telephone.
• Able to think critically.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Able to perform basic math functions.
• Able to manage multiple assignments effectively.
• Able to work well under pressure.
• Able to problem solve.
• Able to organize and prioritize workload.
• Able to recall information with accuracy.
• Able to pay close attention to detail.
• Able to distinguish colors and smells as necessary for patient care.
• Able to hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone.
• Able to identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the work place/patient care.
• Able to see adequately to read computer screens, medical records, and written documents necessary to position.
• Able to discern temperature variances through touch.
• Respiratory Care Practitioner License from the State of California.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Basic Life Support Provider (BLS) certification.
• Maintaining a current age-specific Advanced Life Support Provider certification.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) through an American Heart Association (AHA) provider.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in respiratory therapy.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) certification.

Responsibilities

• Coordination of respiratory care services on their shift.
• Resolving technical problems.
• Performing quality improvement studies.
• Recording treatment and diagnostic information in the medical record.
• Demonstrating advanced clinical assessment, problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills.
• Maintaining a recognized area of clinical expertise and using it in practice, teaching, and consultation.
• Serving as a role model and providing positive influence to initiate and facilitate change.
• Performing other duties as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree