Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner - Full Time Day Shift

Adventist Health • Montebello, CA

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About The Position

Adventist Health White Memorial Montebello is a 192-bed hospital serving the Montebello community, with wound care, medical office, surgical, and laboratory services. The Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner performs basic and critical respiratory care for adult and geriatric patients with respiratory disease, as ordered by physicians and in accordance with department policies. The practitioner works independently and may supervise others as delegated.

The role includes assessing and documenting prescribed therapy, administering respiratory treatments, caring for ventilator patients, and maintaining patient records and charges. It also involves supporting respiratory equipment and procedures, educating patients and families, assisting physicians and hospital staff, and contributing to department operations, training, quality control, and staff competencies.

Requirements

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC-RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (NBRC-CRT) credential is required in California, Oregon, and Hawaii.
• Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license is required in California.
• CPR or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor per Adventist Health policy is required.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from an approved vendor per Adventist Health policy is required.
• Registered or certified by the National Board of Respiratory Care is required.
• Facility-specific BLS certification from an approved vendor per Adventist Health policy is required.
• Hospital Fire and Life Safety (HLFS) certification is required.
• All required vaccinations are a condition of employment and are required annually where applicable; medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Assess and document the appropriateness of prescribed respiratory therapy, including recommendations.
• Administer aerosol and oxygen therapy and maintain charts.
• Draw arterial blood gases according to policy and physician orders.
• Provide care to ventilator patients.
• Assist with department record keeping and operations, and participate in training and supervision of new employees.
• Document care and treatments provided and generate documents needed for charges or record keeping.
• Help instruct nursing personnel in monitoring patients and equipment after initial installation.
• Perform pulmonary function tests and drainage procedures, and provide additional care related to cardiorespiratory disease.
• Offer suggestions regarding patients’ treatment and pulmonary progress.
• Assist with cardiorespiratory rehabilitation.
• Instruct patients and families about cardiorespiratory disease and its ramifications.
• Check respiratory therapy equipment in use or on standby in patient areas.
• Ensure completion of initial ventilator bundle orders when mechanical ventilation is initiated and compliance with VAP bundles for mechanically ventilated patients.
• Identify measurable, reasonable outcomes and use appropriate therapy interventions to address patient needs.
• Update and communicate diagnoses throughout a patient's stay as their condition 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 delivery methods.
• Assist with stocking and reordering parts and equipment.
• Assist with setting up specialty equipment and keep 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed