Respiratory Care Practitioner
About The Position
The Respiratory Care Practitioner administers simple and complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to assist in treating and diagnosing adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients with cardiopulmonary dysfunction. The role provides care in general, critical care, and specialty areas. The practitioner has advanced assessment and respiratory-care application skills in one age-specific group and intermediate skills in other age groups. The position records treatment and diagnostic information in the medical record and performs other duties as needed. The role requires an associate's degree from an accredited respiratory therapy program and a California Respiratory Care Practitioner License, Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential, BLS, PALS, ACLS, NRP, and STABLE certification. STABLE certification may be obtained by the sixth month of hire. One year of clinical experience is preferred. Candidates must understand and embrace the mission, purpose, and identity of Loma Linda University Health, a faith- and values-based Christian institution.
Requirements
- Associate's degree from an accredited respiratory therapy program.
- California Respiratory Care Practitioner License.
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).
- Basic Life Support Provider (BLS) certification.
- Current age-specific Advanced Life Support Provider certification, including Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), through an American Heart Association (AHA) provider training program.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) certification.
- STABLE Program certification, or ability to obtain it by the sixth month of hire.
- Ability to assemble and troubleshoot patient and machine equipment; draw blood; assess patients; perform preventative maintenance; and calibrate equipment.
- Ability to communicate positively, effectively, and professionally; enforce policies consistently; remain calm and courteous under pressure; lead, supervise, teach, collaborate, and accept direction.
- Ability to perform basic math and algebraic calculations, interpret data, understand microprocessor equipment and departmental and hospital information systems, think critically, work independently with minimal supervision, manage multiple assignments, problem-solve, organize and prioritize workload, recall information accurately, and pay close attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English in person, in writing, and on the telephone.
- Ability to distinguish colors; hear general conversation and workplace and patient-care sounds; see adequately to read computer screens, medical records, and necessary written documents; and discern temperature variances through touch.
- Understand and embrace the mission, purpose, and identity of Loma Linda and its affiliated entities.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum of one year of clinical experience.
Responsibilities
- Administer simple and complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients with cardiopulmonary dysfunction.
- Provide respiratory care in general, critical care, and specialty areas.
- Assess patients and apply respiratory care services, with advanced skills in one age-specific group and intermediate skills in other age groups.
- Record treatment and diagnostic information in the medical record.
- Perform other duties as needed.
Benefits
- May be eligible for a $9,000 sign-on bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
