Respiratory Care Practitioner III (NICU)

San Antonio Regional Hospital • Upland, CA

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About The Position

The Respiratory Care Practitioner III (RCP III) provides safe, effective, evidence-based respiratory care to adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients in accordance with physician orders, departmental policies, and regulatory standards. The practitioner must be able to work independently in the neonatal intensive care unit, cardiac intensive care unit, and emergency department.

The RCP III is an essential member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team and contributes to quality patient outcomes through collaboration, professional judgment, and adherence to organizational values. Adult and pediatric care assignments must be accepted as needed.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Neonatal intubation experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care services to adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients in accordance with physician orders, departmental policies, and regulatory standards.
• Work independently in the neonatal intensive care unit, cardiac intensive care unit, and emergency department.
• Assess, monitor, and evaluate patient responses to respiratory therapies.
• Contribute to quality patient outcomes through collaboration, professional judgment, and participation as an interdisciplinary healthcare team member.
• Take adult and pediatric care assignments as needed.
• Follow organizational policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide emergency response support, including CPR and airway management.

What This Job Offers

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