Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) - Full Time, Nights (Culver City) - 10366
About The Position
The Respiratory Care Practitioner evaluates pulmonary dysfunction and performs cardiopulmonary procedures to treat and care for patients using respiratory therapy and ventilatory assistance. The practitioner is accountable for performing respiratory care modalities and assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient needs. The role includes patient education, initiating and updating patient care plans, and performing lifesaving efforts for infants, children, and adults. Other related duties may include stocking supplies and cleaning and setting up equipment. The practitioner provides respiratory care in a hospital setting, including assessment and treatment, diagnostic procedures, emergency response, equipment maintenance, accurate clinical documentation, infection control, and compliance with professional, accrediting, regulatory, and HIPAA standards. The position requires the ability to work variable shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Physical duties include frequent or constant standing, walking, reaching, hearing, seeing, and lifting or moving items, including items weighing more than 50 pounds.
Requirements
- Associate degree related to pulmonary function.
- Current Respiratory Care Practitioner licensure in California.
- Registered Respiratory Therapist credential if graduated after 2015.
- AHA Basic Life Support certification.
- AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification.
- AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification.
- Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
- Ability to work variable shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Ability to maintain flexibility and composure in a constantly changing environment.
- Hospital Fire and Life Safety Card for Los Angeles City employees only.
Nice To Haves
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
- Previous experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in an acute care hospital.
- Bachelor of Science degree.
- Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and families.
Responsibilities
- Validate physician orders, interview and assess patients, and recommend appropriate respiratory care.
- Initiate and conduct therapeutic procedures, evaluate treatment efficacy, and modify prescribed procedures.
- Provide emergency care, including airway management and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Perform cardiopulmonary diagnostic procedures, calculate test results, analyze specimens, and evaluate the implications of test results.
- Participate in department and hospital-wide performance improvement initiatives.
- Maintain, clean, and calibrate equipment and instruments according to manufacturer instructions and hospital policy; report and arrange removal of nonfunctional or unsafe equipment.
- Evaluate clinical data, participate in developing respiratory care plans, and provide care using clinical protocols.
- Complete timely, accurate, and thorough clinical documentation, including charges and billing.
- Maintain compliance with professional, accrediting, and regulatory standards of care, infection-control procedures, and HIPAA requirements.
- Provide compassionate, culturally appropriate care and demonstrate thoughtful, considerate interactions with patients, families, physicians, and coworkers.
- Provide patient education and initiate and update patient care plans.
- Perform lifesaving efforts for infant, pediatric, and adult patients.
- Perform related duties as assigned, such as stocking supplies and cleaning and setting up equipment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
