Respiratory Care Practitioner

Loma Linda • Murrieta, CA

3d

About The Position

The Respiratory Care Practitioner administers simple and complex
diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, which assist in the treatment and
diagnosis of adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients with cardiopulmonary
dysfunction.  Provides care in general and critical care and specialty areas.
 Possesses advanced skills in assessment and appropriate application of
respiratory care services in one age specific group and intermediate skills in
other age groups.  Records treatment and diagnostic information in the medical
record. Performs other duties as needed.

Requirements

• An Associate's Degree from an accredited respiratory therapy program required.
• Minimum one (1) year of clinical experience preferred.
• Respiratory Care Practitioner License from the State of California is required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) is required.
• Basic Life Support Provider (BLS) certification and maintaining a current age-specific Advanced Life Support Provider certification, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) through an American Heart Association (AHA) provider training program are required.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) is required.
• Sugar, Temperature, Airway, Blood Pressure, Lab Work, Emotional Support (STABLE) Program certification required, or must be obtained by the sixth month of hire.

Responsibilities

• Administers simple and complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
• Assists in the treatment and diagnosis of adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients with cardiopulmonary dysfunction
• Provides care in general and critical care and specialty areas
• Possesses advanced skills in assessment and appropriate application of respiratory care services in one age specific group and intermediate skills in other age groups
• Records treatment and diagnostic information in the medical record
• Performs other duties as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree