Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Huntington Beach Hospital•Huntington Beach, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Huntington Beach Hospital, a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, is an award-winning 131-bed acute-care community hospital founded in 1967. It is the only hospital in Huntington Beach, serving residents for over 50 years. Fully accredited by The Joint Commission, the hospital has nearly 200 physicians and over 400 healthcare and other professionals on staff, committed to providing outstanding service in a safe, comfortable, and caring environment.

Requirements

Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license
Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or obtained within three (3) months of hire
Basic Life Support (BLS) certified from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire and maintain current
Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the AHA or ARC certification upon hire and maintain current
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the AHA certification upon hire and maintain current or obtained within 60 days of hire

Nice To Haves

Neonatal Resuscitation Program certificate
Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree
Two (2) years of acute care experience

Responsibilities

Perform respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the ordering provider, under the direction and authorization of the medical director and cardiopulmonary director or manager.
Emphasize assessment, planning, implementation, and documentation of care, with consideration of age and population specific needs and requirements of the patient.
May on occasion be assigned/identified as Lead RCP, having responsibility for the section or department during their shift.