Respiratory Care Practitioner II, Per Diem, Night - Marina Del Rey, CA

VetJobs • Marina del Rey, CA

3d • $43 - $43

About The Position

The Respiratory Care Practitioner II performs general ward respiratory therapy procedures and adult critical-care respiratory care, including oxygen and aerosol therapy, volume expansion, bronchial hygiene, CPR, and setup and management of invasive and non-invasive ventilators, specialty gases, and related monitoring and supportive equipment. The role includes arterial puncture and blood gas analysis, interpretation of arterial blood gas results, independent work in the emergency department, and management of patient-care workload in critical-care and non-critical-care settings. The practitioner also administers and troubleshoots inhaled vasodilator agents and performs EKG and Ziopatch procedures.

Depending on training, shift needs, and demonstrated competency, the practitioner may perform capillary heelstick blood gas procedures, assist with bronchoscopy, and provide pediatric and neonatal emergency department respiratory care. The role may include observing, guiding, and evaluating new employees and respiratory therapy students in general ward and adult ICU procedures and ventilator management. Other duties may be assigned by respiratory department leadership.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy or a related field.
• Current California Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
• Current BLS certification.
• ACLS certification.
• PALS certification.
• RRT certification.
• Two years of Respiratory Therapist experience.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy.
• One year of acute care experience.

Responsibilities

• Set up and monitor free-flow oxygen systems, pulse oximeters, bland and medicinal aerosol systems, volume expansion techniques and devices, bronchial hygiene techniques and devices, and CPR.
• Set up and manage continuous invasive and non-invasive adult mechanical ventilator systems, specialty gases, and associated monitoring and supportive adjuncts.
• Perform arterial punctures for blood gas analysis in accordance with approved policies and procedures, and obtain and interpret arterial blood gas results.
• Work independently in the emergency department and manage patient-care workload in critical-care and non-critical-care areas.
• Set up, administer, and troubleshoot inhaled vasodilator agents.
• Perform electrocardiogram (EKG) and Ziopatch procedures.
• When trained and as appropriate to shift needs, perform capillary heelstick venipunctures for blood gas analysis, bronchoscopy assistance, and pediatric and neonatal emergency department respiratory therapy procedures.
• Observe, guide, and provide peer evaluation for new employees and respiratory therapy students as assigned.
• Perform other duties as delegated by respiratory department leadership.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree