Respiratory Care Practitioner - Respiratory
About The Position
Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! West Anaheim Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference. Founded in 1964, West Anaheim Medical Center is a 219-bed acute-care hospital dedicated to providing the community with high-quality, compassionate healthcare. Key services include general medical and surgical inpatient care and treatment, emergency services, surgical services, behavioral health, comprehensive heart center, and diagnostic imaging. For more information, visit www.westanaheimmedctr.com. Under the direction and authorization of the medical director and cardiopulmonary director or manager, the Respiratory Care Practitioner II (RCP II) is responsible for performing respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the ordering provider. Emphasis will be toward the assessment, planning, implementation, and documentation of care, with consideration of age and population specific needs and requirements of the patient. May on occasion be assigned/identified as Lead RCP, having responsibility for the section or department during their shift.
Requirements
- Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required.
- Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or obtained within three (3) months of hire.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certified from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire and maintain current.
- Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the AHA or ARC certification upon hire and maintain current.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the AHA certification upon hire and maintain current or obtained within 60 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program certificate is preferred.
- Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred.
- Two (2) years of acute care experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- performing respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the ordering provider
- assessment, planning, implementation, and documentation of care, with consideration of age and population specific needs and requirements of the patient
- May on occasion be assigned/identified as Lead RCP, having responsibility for the section or department during their shift.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
