Respiratory Care Practitioner / Subacute

Pacifica Hospital of the Valley • Sun Valley, CA

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About The Position

The Respiratory Care Practitioner provides respiratory therapy services to residents as ordered by a physician and in accordance with established standards and practices. The practitioner responds to emergency calls within the Subacute Unit to assess residents promptly, provide resuscitative care, and deliver appropriate respiratory interventions.

Requirements

• One year of clinical experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• Valid California RCP license.
• Current BLS certificate.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• Clinical experience in a long-term care or Subacute environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer oxygen therapy using physician-ordered devices and techniques.
• Administer respiratory medications as ordered by a physician.
• Administer medical gas mixtures as ordered by a physician.
• Assess and administer humidification and aerosol therapy appropriate to the resident’s condition.
• Set up and maintain mechanical ventilation as ordered by a physician.
• Assist with ventilator weaning and discontinuance as ordered by a physician.
• Assess ventilator and tracheostomy weaning.
• Provide tracheostomy care, including tube changes as ordered by a physician and/or hospital policy.
• Perform airway management, suctioning, and tracheostomy tube cuff pressure management.
• Educate and train residents and their families prior to discharge.
• Respond to emergency calls within the Subacute Unit to assess residents and provide resuscitative care and appropriate respiratory interventions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed