Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner NICU, Full Time, Night Shift-12Hr

Adventist Health • San Luis Obispo, CA

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About The Position

Nestled on the Central California Coast, Adventist Health Sierra Vista has been providing care to our community since 1959. Our 162-bed acute care facility includes a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and county designated trauma center. San Luis Obispo offers the excitement of a lively community while being a fifteen-minute drive from the serenity of Avila Beach, known for their natural hot springs, and Pismo Beach, known for their sand dunes and eucalyptus trees. Featuring a charming downtown, comfortable coastal weather, idyllic views, and an active lifestyle San Luis Obispo offers much to be had. The position involves performing basic and critical respiratory care services, working independently as well as supervising others, and providing care for adult and geriatric patients with respiratory diseases as ordered by physicians.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved Respiratory Therapy Program: Required
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC-RRT) credential or Certified Respiratory Therapist (NBRC-CRT) credential: Preferred
• Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license: Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification: Required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS OR HS-ACLS OR RQIACLS) certification: Required
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS OR HS-PALS OR RQIPALS) certification: Required

Responsibilities

• Assesses and documents the appropriateness of prescribed therapy for patients receiving respiratory care services.
• Administers aerosol and oxygen therapy, while maintaining charts.
• Draws arterial blood gases per policy and physician order.
• Provides care to ventilator patients.
• Assists in department record keeping and operation, as well as participation in training and supervision of new employees.
• Documents care given; maintains records of treatment given; generates necessary documents for charges or record keeping.
• Performs pulmonary function tests, drainage procedures, and provides additional patient care regarding cardio respiratory disease.
• Provides suggestions regarding the patients’ treatment and pulmonary progress.
• Provides assistance in cardio respiratory rehabilitation.
• Provides instruction to patients and family in the nature of cardio respiratory disease and its ramifications.
• Makes rounds to check all respiratory therapy equipment in use or on standby in patient areas.
• Ensures completion of the initial ventilator bundle orders upon initiation of mechanical ventilation.
• Ensures compliance of VAP bundle for all patients receiving mechanical ventilation.
• Identifies measurable and reasonable outcomes while using appropriate therapy interventions to resolve patient needs.
• Updates and communicates the diagnosis throughout the patient's stay based on patient's changing condition and disease status.
• Assists with maintenance and processing of equipment and products used in providing respiratory therapy services.
• Serves as a knowledge resource to the physician and hospital staff in relation to the technical aspects of respiratory care.
• Assists in stocking and re-ordering parts and equipment.
• Assists in the set up of specialty equipment.
• Keeps the equipment clean and ready for its next use.
• Assists physicians with bronchoscopies and special procedures.
• Assists with quality control, staff schedules and competencies.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees