Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) - Per Diem, Variable (Hollywood) - 10366

Southern California Hospitals • Los Angeles, CA

5d • $37 - $37

About The Position

The Respiratory Care Practitioner evaluates pulmonary dysfunction and performs cardiopulmonary procedures to treat and care for patients using respiratory therapy and ventilatory assistance. The practitioner is responsible and accountable for respiratory care modalities, assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient needs, providing patient education, and initiating and updating care plans. The role includes performing infant, pediatric, and adult life-saving efforts, as well as related duties such as stocking supplies and cleaning and setting up equipment.

Requirements

• Associate degree related to pulmonary function.
• Current licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in the State of California.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist credential if graduated after 2015.
• AHA Basic Life Support certification.
• AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification.
• AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to work variable shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to maintain flexibility and composure in a constantly changing environment.
• Hospital Fire and Life Safety Card for Los Angeles City employees only.

Nice To Haves

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
• Previous experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in an acute care hospital.
• Bachelor of Science degree.
• Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ need for respiratory care by validating physician orders, interviewing patients, performing assessments, and providing appropriate recommendations.
• Initiate and conduct therapeutic procedures, evaluate treatment efficacy, and modify prescribed therapeutic procedures.
• Provide emergency care, including airway management and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Perform cardiopulmonary diagnostic procedures, calculate test results, analyze specimens for abnormalities or integrity issues, and evaluate the implications of test results.
• Participate in department-wide and hospital-wide performance improvement initiatives.
• Maintain, clean, and calibrate equipment and instruments according to manufacturer instructions and hospital policy; follow procedures for notifying others about and removing non-functional or unsafe equipment.
• Evaluate clinical data, participate in developing respiratory care plans, and provide care using clinical protocols.
• Complete timely, accurate, and thorough patient clinical documentation, including charges and billing.
• Maintain compliance with professional, accrediting, and regulatory standards of care, infection control procedures, and HIPAA requirements.
• Provide compassionate, culturally appropriate care to patients and their support systems, and interact thoughtfully with patients, families, physicians, and co-workers.
• Provide patient education and initiate and update patient care plans.
• Perform infant, pediatric, and adult life-saving efforts.
• Perform related duties as assigned, including stocking supplies and cleaning and setting up equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree