Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner, Day Shift, Per Diem

Adventist Health

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Adventist Health Howard Memorial is a 74,000-square-foot facility in Willits, California, providing primary and specialty care. The Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner performs basic and critical respiratory care services, primarily for adult and geriatric patients with respiratory disease. The practitioner follows physician orders and department policies, works independently as well as supervises others when delegated, and completes required paperwork, electronic medical records, flow sheets, and charges for each patient. The role includes assessing prescribed therapies, administering treatments, caring for ventilated patients, performing procedures and tests, maintaining respiratory equipment, educating patients and families, and supporting physicians and hospital staff. The position is per diem on the day shift. Adventist Health requires associates to receive required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter where applicable; medical and religious exemptions may apply. The organization participates in E-Verify.

Requirements

Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC-RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (NBRC-CRT) credential required.
Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required in California.
CPR or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor per Adventist Health policy required.
Registered or certified by the National Board of Respiratory Care required.
Facility-specific Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor per Adventist Health policy required.
Associates must receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter where applicable; medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred; some certifications require a bachelor’s degree.
Master’s degree preferred.
Three years of technical experience preferred.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification from an approved vendor per Adventist Health policy preferred.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from an approved vendor per Adventist Health policy preferred.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from an approved vendor per Adventist Health policy preferred.
Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess and document the appropriateness of prescribed respiratory therapies, including recommendations.
Administer aerosol and oxygen therapy and maintain patient charts.
Draw arterial blood gases according to policy and physician orders.
Provide care to patients receiving ventilation.
Assist with department record keeping and operations, including training and supervision of new employees.
Document care and treatment, maintain records, and prepare documents for charges and record keeping.
Instruct nursing personnel in patient and equipment surveillance after initial equipment installation.
Perform pulmonary function tests and drainage procedures, and provide additional care related to cardiopulmonary disease.
Offer suggestions regarding patient treatment and pulmonary progress.
Assist with cardiopulmonary rehabilitation.
Instruct patients and families about cardiopulmonary disease and its effects.
Check respiratory therapy equipment in use or on standby in patient areas.
Ensure initial ventilator bundle orders are completed when mechanical ventilation begins and ensure VAP bundle compliance for ventilated patients.
Identify reasonable, measurable outcomes and use appropriate therapy interventions to address patient needs.
Update and communicate diagnoses as patients’ conditions and disease status change.
Assist with maintenance and processing of respiratory therapy equipment and products.
Serve as a technical resource to physicians and hospital staff regarding respiratory care and safe therapy methods.
Assist with stocking and reordering parts and equipment, setting up specialty equipment, and keeping equipment clean and ready for use.
Assist physicians with bronchoscopies and special procedures.
Assist with quality control, staff schedules, and competencies.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.