Respiratory Care Practitioner - Neo/Peds
About The Position
The Respiratory Care Practitioner provides respiratory care to adult, geriatric, pediatric, and neonatal patients. The role includes respiratory therapy, ventilator management, EKGs, and service on the code team; additional duties may include exercise stress testing and pulmonary function testing. Work is performed according to physician orders and requires sound clinical judgment and technical expertise. The practitioner maintains advanced clinical skills for critical-patient care and performs cardiopulmonary procedures appropriate to the ages of patients served. They plan and carry out daily treatments, procedures, cleanup, and equipment maintenance in cooperation with colleagues across shifts. They also maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation and charges, communicate appropriately with patients and colleagues while preserving confidentiality, help maintain a safe and orderly clinical environment, complete required safety education and competencies, and participate in professional development. The position requires basic knowledge of related special procedures.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy from a program accredited by COARC or CAHEA.
- Current state Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCPRT) license.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification from the American Heart Association.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and/or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from the American Heart Association within one year of hire.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification within one year of hire.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience preferred.
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide respiratory therapy and manage ventilators.
- Perform EKGs and serve on the code team.
- May perform exercise stress testing and pulmonary function testing.
- Perform cardiopulmonary procedures appropriate to the age of the patients served, including neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
- Plan and carry out daily treatments and procedures, including cleanup and equipment maintenance, in coordination with colleagues across shifts.
- Gather and document complete, accurate, and timely information in department and patient records; ensure accurate charges and record keeping.
- Communicate appropriately with peers, supervisors, physicians, patients, and outside customers, and maintain patient and coworker confidentiality.
- Maintain a neat and safe clinic environment, equipment, and personal workspace; complete and document annual safety and hospital-wide education requirements.
- Participate in internal and external professional education, complete annual competencies, and maintain a personal portfolio.
- Maintain basic knowledge of related special procedures.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
