Respiratory Therapist (RCP II)

Prime Healthcare • Port Huron, MI

20h

About The Position

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 assessing, planning, implementing, and documenting patient care while considering the age- and population-specific needs and requirements of each patient. On occasion, the practitioner may be assigned or identified as Lead RCP, with responsibility for the section or department during their shift.

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, considering age- and population-specific needs and requirements.
• On occasion, serve as Lead RCP and take responsibility for the section or department during the shift.

What This Job Offers

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