Responsible and accountable for the respiratory management, treatment, control, and care of patients with respiratory deficiencies. The Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients. The individual must exhibit knowledge of the principles of growth and development from newborn to geriatric patient population. The RCP must possess the ability to assess data reflective of patient status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify patient's requirements relative to their age-specific needs. The RCP must provide the care indicated with respect to department policy and procedures. With consideration to age, the employee utilizes the approved process to resolve biophysical, psychological, educational, and environmental needs of the patient/significant other when administering care. This position is the first step in our clinical career ladder.
Responsibilities:
- Possess a knowledge of all modes of therapy being performed within this institution.
- Exhibit skills to accomplish computer operation, including mouse and Windows applications.
- Adept at auscultation of the chest and physical assessment of the patient, and monitoring of vital signs.
- Understand and operate electronic monitoring devices.
- Demonstrate good communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Willing and able to accept the responsibility of the position.
Minimum Requirements:
- Licensed RCP by State of California.
- Must possess and maintain a current Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Credential.
- New Grad, 6 months experience preferred.
- Competent to assess the appropriate care given to pediatric, adolescent, or geriatric patients.
- Maintain Adult ACLS, BCLS, Pediatric (PALS) certification required.
- (If ACLS and PALS card are not present at hire, the employee will obtain them within six months of hire.)
- Must possess and maintain a valid Los Angeles County Fire Card. If not present at hire, the employee will have 6 months to obtain.
- Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) may be required at certain locations.
Beyond the benefits that come with working for the area's leading community healthcare provider – one that also recognizes the need to ensure patient safety and comfort – you'll enjoy an extremely competitive compensation and benefits package. We are an equal opportunity employer and seek diversity in our workforce. EOE M/F/D/V
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