Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Tenet Healthcare Corporation • Palm Springs, CA

6d • $31 - $42

About The Position

The NICU Respiratory Care Practitioner provides specialized respiratory care to neonatal patients and supports departmental operations. The practitioner performs advanced respiratory therapy in NICU and critical care environments under minimal supervision, completes position competencies within designated periods, and maintains applicable licenses and certifications for specialized neonatal care. Pulmonary Services is a full-service, 24-hour department performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.

Requirements

• Current California Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential awarded by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Graduate of a 2–4-year AMA therapist program or equivalent.
• Maintain current licensure at all times.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification, maintained at all times.
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification, maintained at all times.
• At least three years of acute care experience, including dedicated NICU experience.
• Complete Desert Regional Medical Center’s intubation certification program within 90 days of hire and maintain it current.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in respiratory therapy (BSRT).
• Neonatal/Pediatric Specialty (NPS).
• Membership in a professional organization such as AARC or NBRC.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect respiratory care in the NICU, including management of conventional, Jet, and high-frequency mechanical ventilation; administration of pharmacological agents; blood gas sampling and analysis; clinical documentation; and neonatal care planning.
• Practice in accordance with regulatory standards and facility policies and procedures.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with neonatal nurses, neonatologists, pediatricians, and other multidisciplinary care providers.
• Serve as a resource or consultant to respiratory care practitioners and other healthcare team members on neonatal respiratory interventions.
• Respond to emergencies and facility codes, including high-risk deliveries, neonatal resuscitations, and NICU emergencies.
• Maintain competencies for regulatory compliance and specialized NICU clinical standards.
• Report unusual patient conditions or reactions to an immediate supervisor or attending physician and complete an electronic occurrence report when appropriate.
• Prepare and maintain electronic documentation of services rendered and provide thorough written and verbal handoffs during shift changes.
• Assist with quality control and maintenance of neonatal respiratory care equipment, including incubators, ventilators, and blood gas analyzers.
• Help maintain a safe working environment and use facility resources efficiently and effectively.
• Identify and address neonatal population-specific needs, considering gestational age, developmental stage, and complex pathophysiology.
• Participate in performance improvement activities and department- and facility-based quality measures focused on neonatal outcomes.
• Assist with orientation, education, and training of department staff on NICU-specific protocols as appropriate.
• Facilitate patient transport on or off campus.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Paid time off.
• Career development and continuing education opportunities.
• Health savings accounts and healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discount program.
• Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare, and auto and home insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree