Respiratory Care Practitioner - Sub Acute
About The Position
West Anaheim Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, is a 219-bed acute-care hospital providing medical and surgical inpatient care, emergency and surgical services, behavioral health, heart care, and diagnostic imaging. The Respiratory Care Practitioner II works under the direction and authorization of the medical director and cardiopulmonary director or manager, performing respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the ordering provider. The role emphasizes assessment, planning, implementation, and documentation of care, with attention to age- and population-specific patient needs. The practitioner may occasionally be assigned as Lead RCP, with responsibility for the section or department during their shift. This is a part-time position with a day shift. The current compensation range is $33.42 to $47.01; starting compensation is determined based on factors including skills, applicable experience, education, credentials, and licensure. West Anaheim Medical Center offers a benefits package that may vary according to collective bargaining requirements and employment status.
Requirements
- Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
- Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC), or obtain it within three months of hire.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire, maintained current.
- Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the AHA or ARC upon hire, maintained current.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from the AHA upon hire and maintained current, or obtained within 60 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program certificate.
- Associate degree or Bachelor of Science degree.
- Two years of acute care experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the ordering provider.
- Assess, plan, implement, and document patient care, considering age- and population-specific needs and requirements.
- On occasion, serve as Lead RCP and take responsibility for the section or department during the shift.
Benefits
- Paid time off.
- 401K retirement plan.
- Medical coverage.
- Dental coverage.
- Vision coverage.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Voluntary benefit options.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
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