Critical Care Respiratory Therapist

Kaiser Permanente; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in San Marcos, California seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner to provide professional respiratory therapy services to neonate, pediatric, and adult patients. The role involves direct and indirect patient care, performing oxygen and aerosol therapies, ventilation support, and CPR, while ensuring patient safety and privacy in accordance with department policy.

The position requires an active Respiratory Care Practitioner license in California or registry eligibility, and

Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist or Registry eligible with one year current experience.
• Graduate of a 2-year Respiratory Care Accrediting Board (RCAB) approved school of Respiratory Care.

Responsibilities

• Upholds Kaiser Permanente's policies and procedures and applicable laws.
• Treats all patients in line with the Patients Bill of Rights; maintains privacy of medical records.
• Provides direct/indirect care to neonatal, pediatric and adult patients.
• Performs respiratory therapies including oxygen, aerosol, humidification, ventilation and CPR.
• Assesses patient condition and documents findings.
• Assists in patient care rounds as part of the critical care team.

Skills

Respiratory care

Patient care

Education

RCAB approved school

Tools

Blood Gas Analyzer

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in San Marcos, California seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner to provide professional respiratory therapy services to neonate, pediatric, and adult patients. The role involves direct and indirect patient care, performing oxygen and aerosol therapies, ventilation support, and CPR, while ensuring patient safety and privacy in accordance with department policy.

The position requires an active Respiratory Care Practitioner license in California or registry eligibility, and