Respiratory Care Practitioner

Loma Linda University Health • Murrieta, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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. Performs other duties as needed.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree from an accredited respiratory therapy program required.
• Respiratory Care Practitioner License from the State of California required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required.
• Basic Life Support Provider (BLS) certification required.
• Maintaining a current age-specific Advanced Life Support Provider certification required.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) through an American Heart Association (AHA) provider training program required.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) required.
• Able to assemble and troubleshoot patient and machine equipment.
• Able to draw blood.
• Able to assess patients.
• Able to perform preventative maintenance.
• Able to calibrate equipment.
• Able to relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others.
• Able to be assertive and consistent in following and 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 perform basic math functions and algebraic calculations.
• Able to interpret data.
• Able to understand microprocessor equipment.
• Able to understand departmental and hospital information systems.
• 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 manage multiple assignments effectively.
• 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.
• 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 and 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.
• Sugar, Temperature, Airway, Blood Pressure, Lab Work, Emotional Support (STABLE) Program certification required, or must be obtained by the sixth month of hire.

Responsibilities

• Administer simple and complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients with cardiopulmonary dysfunction.
• Provide care in general, critical care, and specialty areas.
• Utilize advanced skills in assessment and appropriate application of respiratory care services 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree