Respiratory Care Practitioner II, Pulmonary Function (CPFT/RPFT)

Kaiser Permanente • Downey, CA

120d

About The Position

Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates respiratory therapy care and life support to patient in adult intensive care as well as pediatrics and med surg with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system under the supervision of physician and prescription. Performs other patient comfort duties necessary to maintain the flow of patient care in the unit. This care includes providing life support services, oxygen therapy, medical gas therapy, pharmaceutical treatments, chest physiotherapy, blood gas draws etc.

Requirements

• One (1) year of experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in adult intensive care, Pediatrics and Med/Surg.
• Graduate of an approved two (2) year Respiratory Care program accredited by the Respiratory Care Accrediting Board (RCAB) or Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).
• Respiratory Care Practitioner License (California) from National Board of Respiratory Care.
• Basic Life Support certification.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist Certificate.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) or Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (PALS).

Responsibilities

• Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.
• Demonstrates knowledge, application, competency, and assessment skills for all specific patient/member age categories; neonatal, pediatric, and adult.
• Participates in patient care rounds as an active member of the critical care team.
• Evaluates and can state data obtained from respiratory monitoring devices on assigned patients.
• Initiates new routine orders within time specified in department policies and procedures.
• Performs respiratory diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Documents and reports critical blood gas values to nurse/physician.
• Performs and evaluates blood gas analysis to include quality control procedures adhering to laboratory policies and procedures.
• Collaborates with the physician and nursing in regards to the appropriate frequency of suctioning for assigned patients.
• Maintains department productivity standards.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services