Respiratory Care Practitioner, (CH: Full-time, Day Shift)
About The Position
Job Summary: 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. These services may be provided for both the LLUMC and LLUCH hospitals. Performs other duties as needed. Education and Experience: An Associate's Degree from an accredited respiratory therapy program required. Minimum one (1) year of clinical experience preferred.
Requirements
- An Associate's Degree from an accredited respiratory therapy program required.
- 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.
- Able to assemble and troubleshoot patient/machine equipment
- Able to draw blood
- Able to assess (patient or examination)
- Able to perform preventative maintenance
- Able to calibrate equipment
- Able to read
- Able to write legibly
- Able to speak in English (and Spanish preferred) with professional quality
- Able to use computer and software programs necessary to the position
- Able to troubleshoot and calibrate patient care equipment
- Able to relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others
- Able to be assertive and consistent in following and/or enforcing policies
- Able to work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure
- Able to lead, supervise, teach, and collaborate
- Able to accept direction
- Able to communicate effectively in English in person, in writing, and on the telephone
- Able to think critically
- Able to work independently with minimal supervision
- Able to perform basic math functions
- Able to manage multiple assignments effectively
- Able to work well under pressure
- Able to problem solve
- Able to organize and prioritize workload
- Able to recall information with accuracy
- Able to pay close attention to detail
- Able to distinguish colors and smells as necessary for patient care
- Able to hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone
- Able to identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the work place/patient care
- Able to see adequately to read computer screens, medical records, and written documents necessary to position
- Able to discern temperature variances through touch
Nice To Haves
- Minimum one (1) year of clinical experience preferred.
- Spanish preferred
- Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) is preferred.
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
- Records treatment and diagnostic information in the medical record
- Performs other duties as needed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
