Respiratory Care Practitioner II (ICU/ ED)

San Antonio Regional Hospital • Upland, CA

22d • Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

• Minimum of 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 cardiac intensive care unit.
• Ability to work independently in emergency department.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Providing safe, effective, and evidence-based respiratory care services to adult and pediatric patients.
• Working independently in the cardiac intensive care unit and the emergency department.
• Functioning as an essential member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Contributing to quality patient outcomes through collaboration, professional judgment, and adherence to organizational values.
• Assessing, monitoring, and evaluating patient response to respiratory therapies.
• Performing emergency response procedures, including CPR and airway management support.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed