RCP II

Eisenhower Health • Rancho Mirage, CA

1d • $35 - $54

About The Position

The RCP II provides professionally skilled respiratory care services. Depending on staffing needs and specialized training, the position may assist with intubation procedures. The role serves patients ranging from neonates and infants through geriatric patients and may work in assigned areas according to hospital policies and protocols.

The RCP II assesses patients, develops plans of care, performs respiratory care procedures, documents care, educates patients and their significant others, and responds to emergencies. The role also supports specialized care, quality improvement activities, interdisciplinary teams, and professional and departmental growth. The position reports to a Manager or Director.

Requirements

• Graduate from an associate degree Respiratory Therapy training program accredited by CAAHEP in collaboration with CoARC.
• Hold a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license from the Respiratory Care Board of California.
• Hold the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the NBRC.
• Hold Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the AHA.
• Obtain Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications from the AHA upon hire.
• Adapt quickly to changing priorities and unexpected situations.
• Communicate clearly and accurately with patients, healthcare professionals, and staff, and communicate in a positive and professional manner.
• Document and process procedures in department records on a daily basis.
• Maintain and operate respiratory therapy equipment according to technical specifications and proper application.
• Prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently to meet deadlines.
• Work independently and as a team member.
• Provide care appropriate to the ages of patients served.
• Apply problem-solving skills to respiratory modalities in the clinical setting.
• Take initiative and act without needing prompting.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in an acute care facility.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate compliance with the Code of Conduct and compliance policies; resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations.
• Promote and provide safe and effective respiratory care to patients.
• Assess patients and develop appropriate plans of care according to hospital policy and protocols.
• Perform routine respiratory care procedures appropriate to assigned areas and in accordance with hospital policy or protocols.
• Complete charting and documentation that is consistently complete, accurate, legible, and informative.
• Provide teaching and educational materials to patients and/or their significant others concerning respiratory therapy.
• Respond to emergency situations and provide appropriate and timely treatments.
• Assist physicians or RCP IIIs with specialized care, such as bronchoscopy and trans-tracheal oxygenation.
• Participate in performance improvement and quality assessment activities and interdisciplinary teams as appropriate.
• Comply with policies, use discretion, and follow through on areas of concern.
• Participate in activities that support professional and departmental growth; attend continuing education programs and maintain licensure in a timely manner.
• Maintain a high productivity level.
• Complete tasks within the allotted time at the end of each shift.
• Act temporarily as team leader, if applicable.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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