RCP Critical Care

St. Rose Dominican Siena • Henderson, NV

1d • $52 - $58 • Onsite

About The Position

As our Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP), you will be a vital clinical professional, dedicated to providing high-quality respiratory care to pediatric, adult, and geriatric critical care patients. Every day, under medical and departmental direction, you'll deliver essential respiratory care per physician orders and policies. You'll ensure critical care services are met, meticulously manage equipment, and adapt care plans to optimize patient outcomes. To be successful, you'll combine strong clinical expertise, meticulous attention to detail, excellent communication, and a compassionate approach, directly contributing to healing and recovery in critical care.

Requirements

• Technical/Vocational school Grad
• Completed all accredited education requirements to be in possession of a valid license in good standing issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care or its successor organization enabling them to practice as a Respiratory Care Professional
• Less than 1 year, six (6) months critical care experience required with competency assessment
• Respiratory Care Practitioner: Nevada
• Blood Gas: Nevada
• BLS-American Heart Assocaition
• ACLS-American Heart Association

Nice To Haves

• 1-3 years
• Two years or more of recent critical care experience

Responsibilities

• Reviews, collects, and evaluates relevant clinical data in an accurate and timely manner.
• Performs basic and advanced therapeutic procedures for adult patients according to the quality guidelines established in the departmental policy and procedure manual.
• Formulates an appropriate Respiratory Care plan based upon accurate patient assessment and current clinical Practice Guidelines.
• Communicates necessary changes in the Respiratory Care plan to physicians, preceptors, nurses, and others as appropriate in a timely manner.
• Provides effective education to patients, students and co-workers as appropriate.
• Accurately and safely performs fundamental and advanced diagnostic procedures according to departmental policy and procedure.
• Assembles, checks, and corrects malfunctions and performs quality controls on equipment.
• Performs emergency and acute Respiratory Care procedures in accordance with the quality guidelines in the departmental policy and procedure manual.
• Actively participates in departmental quality assurance and continuous performance improvement activities.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree