Respiratory Care Practitioner 1-Adult, Sub Acute Program
Community Health System•Fresno, CA
•$39 - $54
About The Position
As a novice to advanced beginner therapist, the Respiratory Care Practitioner 1-Adult provides respiratory care to meet patients’ cardiopulmonary needs. The role provides physician-prescribed respiratory therapy, including assessment, treatment, management, control, diagnostic evaluation, and patient care within the facility, in accordance with department policies and procedures.
Requirements
- Associate's degree in Respiratory Care.
- Graduate of an approved Respiratory Care Program.
- California Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the NBRC.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within 180 days of hire or transfer, except for incumbents working at Fresno Heart and Surgical Hospital (FHSH) or Community Subacute and Transitional Care Center (CSTCC).
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within 180 days of hire or transfer.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification within 180 days of hire or transfer if working in the NICU.
Responsibilities
- Provide respiratory care to meet patients’ cardiopulmonary needs.
- Provide physician-prescribed respiratory therapy, including assessment, treatment, management, control, and diagnostic evaluation.
- Provide patient care within the facility in accordance with department policies and procedures.
Benefits
- Time and a half after 8 hours, plus weekend and night differentials.
- Free continuing education and certification, including BLS, ACLS, and PALS.
- Great food options with on-demand ordering.
- Free parking and electric vehicle charging.
- Benefits are available; details are referenced on the company’s Benefits page.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
