About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist II provides all services of a Respiratory Therapist I, including critical care services for pediatric and adult patients. The position requires four Professional Activities points each year. Charge training is completed at level 2 before progressing to level 3. When assigned by respiratory leadership to perform charge duties, the therapist receives a 5% wage differential, except on charge training days. The role serves patients of all age groups.

Requirements

  • Associate degree in Respiratory Care from an approved program accredited by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care.
  • Licensed by the California Respiratory Care Board as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care, or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential if hired at El Camino Health before June 2011.
  • Hold and maintain active membership with the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
  • Certified in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).

Nice To Haves

  • Bachelor of Science degree.
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.

Responsibilities

  • Provide all services performed by a Respiratory Therapist I, including critical care services for pediatric and adult patients.
  • Complete four Professional Activities points each year.
  • Complete charge training at level 2 before progressing to level 3.
  • Perform charge duties when assigned by respiratory leadership.

Benefits

  • A 5% wage differential is paid when assigned by respiratory leadership to perform charge duties, except on charge training days.
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