Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner (Per Diem)
About The Position
Under the leadership of the department director and/or supervisor, the Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) provides respiratory care services to patients of all ages. Services include assessment and reassessment of clinical conditions where indicated, and determination, implementation, and documentation of appropriate therapies. The RCP provides education according to current department standards for patients, families, community members, students, and other staff. The position is per diem, with 12-hour shifts and a minimum of four shifts per working schedule. Pay ranges from $62.67 to $83.84 per hour based on applicable experience. Shift differentials are paid according to hours worked: $3.56 per hour for evening shifts and $5.34 per hour for night shifts.
Requirements
- Graduate of a school for Respiratory Therapy.
- Newly hired employees must have the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
- Valid California respiratory care license.
- American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification.
- Must pass orientation and initial competency assessment before independently caring for patients requiring the applicable skill.
- Must complete and pass all annual competencies.
- ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications must be obtained before completing orientation and receiving independent assignment.
Nice To Haves
- Acute care experience, including critical care experience in ICU or NICU.
- Two or more years of experience in Respiratory Care.
Responsibilities
- Assess and reassess patients’ clinical conditions where indicated.
- Determine, implement, and document appropriate respiratory care therapies.
- Provide education to patients, families, community members, students, and other staff according to current department standards.
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