RCP RRT: Irvine Respiratory Care Dept

Hoag•Irvine, CA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) in the Irvine Respiratory Care Department is responsible for performing all respiratory care modalities for patients with pulmonary diseases and disorders. This role adheres to all department and hospital licensing, certification, and regulatory requirements. The practitioner will conduct bedside diagnostic tests and assessments to evaluate pulmonary dysfunction, manage and monitor mechanical ventilation and artificial airways, and participate in critical care situations such as cardiac arrest/respiratory arrest code situations and assisting with intubation. A working knowledge of department standard operating procedures, specialized instrumentation, Quality Control, preventive maintenance, specialized equipment, and related computer systems is required. The position also involves projecting professionalism, supporting the department's mission, and participating in continuous quality improvement. Depending on the specific assignment (e.g., Home Health), the role may require travel to patient homes or various Hoag Hospital locations and affiliates. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited Respiratory Care program required.
Current license to practice respiratory care issued by the Respiratory Care Board of California (RCP).
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential verified and granted by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC), must remain current for the entire term of employment.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification granted by the American Heart Association.
Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) granted by the American Heart Association.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
Department certification in arterial puncture, arterial blood gas analysis, and performance of ECGs.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Care, Health Services Management, or related studies preferred.
Previous experience as an RCP practicing in the acute care patient setting preferred.
Adult Critical Care Specialist (ACCS).
Neonatal Pediatric Specialist (NPS).
Certified or Registered Pulmonary Function Testing (CPFT or RPFT).
STABLE Certification.

Responsibilities

Performs all respiratory care modalities in the treatment of pulmonary disease and disorders, adhering to all department and hospital required license(s), certifications, regulatory agency requirements.
Performs bedside diagnostic tests and assessments to evaluate the extent of pulmonary dysfunction.
Manages and monitors mechanical ventilation and artificial airways.
Participates in cardiac arrest/respiratory arrest code situations and assists with intubation.
Maintains a working knowledge of department standard operating procedures, including the use of specialized instrumentation, Quality Control requirements, and preventive maintenance.
Maintains knowledge of specialized equipment and related computer systems.
Projects an image of professionalism in communication, appearance and conduct.
Supports the department mission.
Participates in the continuous quality improvement process.
May require travel between various Hoag Hospital (Hoag) locations and its affiliates.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Performs all respiratory care modalities in the treatment of pulmonary disease and disorders (Home Health).
Performs bedside diagnostic tests and assessments to evaluate the extent of pulmonary dysfunction (Home Health).
Maintains a working knowledge of department standard operating procedures, including the use of specialized instrumentation, Quality Control requirements, and preventive maintenance (Home Health).
Maintains knowledge of specialized respiratory equipment (Home Health).
Projects an image of professionalism in communication, appearance and conduct (Home Health).
Supports the department mission (Home Health).
Participates in the continuous quality improvement process (Home Health).
Requires travel to patient homes for respiratory therapy visits (Home Health).
Performs other duties as assigned (Home Health).