Respiratory Care Practitioner III

Kaiser Permanente • Los Angeles, CA

102d

About The Position

Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates respiratory therapy care and life support to patients in all areas of the medical center, including neonatal intensive care who have 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.

Requirements

• One (1) year of recent NICU experience within the past 12 months.
• Graduate of an approved 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.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist Certificate.
• Basic Life Support certification.

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).
• S.T.A.B.L.E. Certification.
• Two (2) years recent experience in the Neonatal intensive Care Unit in the past 24 months.

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
• Education Level: Associate degree