Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner, Full Time, Night

Adventist Health•Clearlake, CA

About The Position

Performs basic and critical respiratory care services for adult and geriatric patients with respiratory disease, as ordered by physicians and in accordance with department policies. The practitioner is able to work independently and maintain supervision over others when delegated. They document care and complete electronic medical records, flow sheets, charges, and other required records. The position is represented by RCHEA. The role includes assessing prescribed therapy and recommending changes, administering aerosol and oxygen therapy, drawing arterial blood gases, caring for ventilator patients, conducting pulmonary function tests and drainage procedures, and assisting with bronchoscopies and other special procedures. The practitioner supports patient and family education, cardio-respiratory rehabilitation, and instruction for nursing personnel. They monitor respiratory equipment, support equipment maintenance and department operations, and contribute to training, quality control, staff schedules, and competencies. Associates must receive required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter where applicable; medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. The employee must comply with HIPAA and other applicable confidentiality requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Ability to meet the physical demands described, including a demonstrated pull lift of 50 pounds from the floor.
Compliance with HIPAA and other confidentiality regulations applicable to the job, department, or hospital.
Receipt of required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter where applicable; medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Nice To Haves

Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS) certification.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent; some certifications may require a bachelor's degree.
Master's degree.
Three years of technical experience.

Responsibilities

Assess and document the appropriateness of prescribed respiratory therapy, 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 mechanical ventilation.
Document care and maintain treatment records, electronic medical records, flow sheets, and charge documentation.
Assist with department record keeping, operations, and training and supervision of new employees.
Instruct nursing personnel in surveillance of patients and equipment after initial installation.
Perform pulmonary function tests and drainage procedures and provide additional care related to cardio-respiratory disease.
Provide suggestions regarding patient treatment and pulmonary progress.
Assist with cardio-respiratory rehabilitation and educate patients and families about cardio-respiratory disease and its effects.
Check respiratory therapy equipment in use or on standby in patient care areas.
Ensure initial ventilator bundle orders are completed when mechanical ventilation is initiated and ensure compliance with the VAP bundle for ventilated patients.
Identify measurable, reasonable outcomes and use appropriate therapy interventions to address patient needs.
Update and communicate diagnoses throughout a patient's stay based on changing condition and disease status.
Assist with maintenance and processing of equipment and products used in respiratory therapy.
Serve as a technical resource to physicians and hospital staff regarding respiratory care and safe therapy administration.
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.