Respiratory Care Practitioner - night shift adult position
About The Position
This is a full-time night shift adult position. The Respiratory Care Practitioner provides respiratory care to patients and performs respiratory therapy, ventilator management, EKGs, and code team duties. Additional responsibilities may include exercise stress testing and pulmonary function testing. Work is performed according to physician orders, using sound clinical judgment and technical expertise. The practitioner maintains advanced clinical skills for critical patient care and performs cardiopulmonary procedures for neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. The role includes planning and carrying out daily treatments and procedures, cleaning and maintaining equipment, and cooperating across shifts. The practitioner gathers and documents accurate and timely information in department and patient records, maintains accurate charges and records, communicates appropriately with patients and colleagues, protects confidentiality, maintains a safe work environment, completes required safety education and competencies, and participates in professional development. A basic knowledge of related special procedures is required.
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.
- Perform exercise stress testing and pulmonary function testing as needed.
- Carry out cardiopulmonary procedures appropriate to the ages of patients served, from neonatal through geriatric.
- Plan and perform daily treatments and procedures, and clean and maintain equipment in cooperation with other shifts.
- Gather and document complete, accurate, and timely information in department and patient records; maintain accurate charges and records.
- Communicate appropriately with peers, supervisors, physicians, patients, and outside customers, and maintain confidentiality.
- Maintain a neat and safe clinic environment, equipment, and personal workspace.
- Meet annual safety and hospital-wide education requirements, complete annual competencies, and maintain an accurate professional portfolio.
- Participate regularly in internal and external professional education opportunities.
- Maintain advanced clinical skills for the care of critical patients and basic knowledge of related special procedures.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
