Respiratory Care Practitioner II (ICU/ ED)

San Antonio Regional Hospital • Upland, CA

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About The Position

The Respiratory Care Practitioner II (RCP II) provides safe, effective, evidence-based respiratory care to adult and pediatric patients in accordance with physician orders, departmental policies, and regulatory standards. The practitioner must be able to work independently in the cardiac intensive care unit and emergency department. As an essential member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team, the RCP II contributes to quality patient outcomes through collaboration, professional judgment, and adherence to organizational values.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of acute care experience.
• Knowledge of respiratory care principles, BIPAP management, ventilator management, and oxygen delivery systems for adult and pediatric patients.
• Ability to work independently in a cardiac intensive care unit and emergency department.
• Ability to assess, monitor, and evaluate patient response to respiratory therapies.
• Proficiency in emergency response procedures, including CPR and airway management support.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to follow policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Current licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) issued by the State of California.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification.
• AHA PALS certification.
• Ability to perform the essential physical requirements of the job.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a cardiac intensive care unit and emergency department.
• Experience with adult and pediatric patient populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care services to adult and pediatric patients in accordance with physician orders, departmental policies, and regulatory standards.
• Work independently in the cardiac intensive care unit and emergency department.
• Assess, monitor, and evaluate patient responses to respiratory therapies.
• Support emergency response procedures, including CPR and airway management.
• Collaborate as a member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed