Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner (Per Diem)

Montage Health • Monterey, CA

3d

About The Position

Under the leadership of the department director and/or supervisor, the Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner provides respiratory care services to patients of all ages. Services include assessing and reassessing clinical conditions where indicated and determining, implementing, and documenting appropriate therapies. The practitioner provides education, in accordance with current department standards, to patients, families, community members, students, and other staff. The role is per diem, with 12-hour shifts and a minimum of four shifts per working schedule.

Requirements

• Graduate of a school for Respiratory Therapy.
• Newly hired employees must have the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
• Valid California license for respiratory care.
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification.
• Obtain ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications before completing orientation and receiving independent assignment.
• Pass orientation and initial competency assessment before independent assignment of patients requiring the applicable skill, and complete and pass all annual competencies.

Nice To Haves

• Acute care experience, including critical care experience in ICU or NICU.
• Two or more years of experience in Respiratory Care.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care services to patients of all ages.
• Assess and reassess clinical conditions where indicated.
• Determine, implement, and document appropriate therapies.
• Educate patients, families, community members, students, and other staff according to current department standards.
• Complete orientation and initial competency assessment before independently caring for patients requiring the applicable skill, and complete and pass annual competencies.

What This Job Offers

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