Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
About The Position
Under the direction and authorization of the medical director and cardiopulmonary director or manager, the Respiratory Care Practitioner II (RCP II) performs respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the ordering provider. The role emphasizes assessment, planning, implementation, and documentation of care, considering the age- and population-specific needs and requirements of each patient. The practitioner may occasionally be assigned or identified as Lead RCP, with responsibility for the section or department during their shift. La Palma Intercommunity Hospital is a 141-bed acute-care community hospital and the only hospital in La Palma. As part of Prime Healthcare, it offers care in a smaller, personal setting within a larger hospital system. The hospital describes its team as committed to quality, compassion, community, and providing outstanding service in a safe, comfortable, and caring environment.
Requirements
- Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required.
- Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC), or obtain it within three months of hire.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire and maintain it as current.
- Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the AHA or ARC upon hire and maintain it as current.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from the AHA upon hire and maintain it as current, or obtain it within 60 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program certificate.
- Associate degree or Bachelor of Science degree.
- Two years of acute care experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the ordering provider.
- Assess, plan, implement, and document patient care, considering age- and population-specific needs and requirements.
- When assigned as Lead RCP, take responsibility for the section or department during the shift.
Benefits
- Paid time off.
- 401K retirement plan.
- Medical coverage.
- Dental coverage.
- Vision coverage.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Voluntary benefit options.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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