Respiratory Therapist (RCP II) - Respiratory Therapy

Montclair Hospital Medical Center • Montclair, CA

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About The Position

At Montclair Hospital Medical Center, the Respiratory Care Practitioner II (RCP II) performs respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the ordering provider, under the direction and authorization of the medical director and cardiopulmonary director or manager. The role emphasizes assessment, planning, implementation, and documentation of care while considering patients’ age- and population-specific needs and requirements. The practitioner may occasionally be assigned as Lead RCP, with responsibility for the section or department during their shift.

Montclair Hospital Medical Center is a 106-bed acute care, not-for-profit community hospital and a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation. The hospital describes its core values as quality, compassion, and community.

Requirements

• Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC), or obtain it within three months of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire and maintained as current.
• Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the AHA or ARC upon hire and maintained as current.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from the AHA upon hire and maintained as current, or obtained within 60 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program certificate.
• Associate degree or Bachelor of Science degree.
• Two years of acute care experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the ordering provider.
• Assess, plan, implement, and document patient care while considering age- and population-specific needs and requirements.
• On occasion, serve as Lead RCP with responsibility for the section or department during the assigned shift.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed