Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) - Per Diem, Nights (Culver City) - 10366
About The Position
The Respiratory Care Practitioner evaluates pulmonary dysfunction and performs cardiopulmonary procedures to treat and care for patients through respiratory therapy and ventilatory assistance. The practitioner is accountable for performing respiratory care modalities and for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient needs. The role includes providing patient education, initiating and updating care plans, and performing infant, pediatric, and adult life-saving efforts. Other related duties may include stocking supplies and cleaning or setting up equipment. The practitioner assesses patients’ respiratory care needs, carries out therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, provides emergency care, and maintains respiratory equipment. The role also involves documenting care, supporting performance improvement initiatives, complying with clinical and regulatory standards, and delivering compassionate care that respects patients’ age and cultural, religious, gender identity, and ethnic backgrounds.
Requirements
- Associate degree related to pulmonary function.
- Current California licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP).
- 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).
- 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
- Assess patients’ respiratory care needs by validating physician orders, interviewing patients, performing assessments, and providing recommendations.
- Initiate and conduct therapeutic procedures, evaluate treatment efficacy, and modify prescribed therapeutic procedures.
- Provide emergency care, including airway management and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Perform cardiopulmonary diagnostic procedures, calculate test results, analyze specimens for abnormalities or integrity issues, and evaluate the implications of test results.
- Participate in department-wide and hospital-wide performance improvement initiatives.
- Maintain, clean, and calibrate equipment and instruments according to manufacturer instructions and hospital policy; notify appropriate parties and remove nonfunctional or unsafe equipment.
- Evaluate clinical data, determine the appropriateness of prescribed respiratory care, participate in developing respiratory care plans, and provide care using clinical protocols.
- Maintain timely, accurate, and complete clinical documentation, including charges and billing.
- Maintain compliance with professional, accrediting, and regulatory standards; follow infection control procedures and HIPAA requirements.
- Provide compassionate, culturally responsive care and engage thoughtfully with patients, families, physicians, and coworkers.
- Provide patient education and initiate and update patient care plans.
- Perform infant, pediatric, and adult life-saving efforts.
- Perform related duties as assigned, such as stocking supplies and cleaning or setting up equipment.
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Education Level
Associate degree
