Respiratory Care Practitioner II - Registered

Kaiser Permanente • Vallejo, CA

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About The Position

The Respiratory Care Practitioner II - Registered is responsible for delivering comprehensive respiratory care services under physician supervision. This role involves exercising independent clinical judgment, providing both basic and advanced respiratory care, and serving as a technical resource for physicians and hospital staff. The practitioner will work in various hospital settings, including intensive care units, and will be involved in diagnostic testing and patient education.

Requirements

• At least three years of recent experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• High school diploma or GED required; graduate from an accredited respiratory care education program.
• California Respiratory Care Practitioner License from the National Board of Respiratory Care.
• Basic Life Support certification and Registered Respiratory Therapist Certificate.

Nice To Haves

• Certification as a Registered Respiratory Therapist by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• Experience in critical care and neonatal/pediatric respiratory care preferred.
• Keyboard skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Selects, reviews, obtains, and interprets data related to patient care.
• Performs diagnostic modalities and interprets results, including ABG sampling and analysis, spirometry, and EKGs.
• Assembles and checks respiratory care equipment for proper function and cleanliness.
• Conducts therapeutic procedures to maintain airway patency and adequate ventilation.
• Monitors patients' physiological responses to therapy and modifies procedures as necessary.
• Documents all required information in the medical record according to departmental policy.
• May assist with or perform intubation and other advanced procedures.
• Participates in departmental quality improvement activities and may train other staff.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings plan
• Continuing education support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED