Per Diem Respiratory Care Practitioner — Ventilator & Acute Care

Pacific Diagnostic Laboratories, LLC; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Cottage Health is seeking a per diem Respiratory Care Practitioner to float between Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital and Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. You will administer medications, manage airway support, and document procedures in accordance with physician orders and hospital protocols.

The role requires California RCP licensure and ACLS/BLS/PALS certifications, with priority given to patient safety and regulatory compliance in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• California Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License required.
• ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications from the American Heart Association required.

Responsibilities

• Administers aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion as ordered and documents all treatments.
• Maintains airway management and appropriate oxygen titration for ventilator and non-ventilated patients.
• Follows physician orders and Cottage Health policies with minimal exceptions.
• Sets up and manages ventilators per manufacturer specs and policies with few exceptions.
• Completes all assigned educational programs, tests and classes.
• Performs clinical and diagnostic procedures per established policy with limited exceptions.

Skills

RCP License

ACLS

BLS

PALS

Job description

Cottage Health is seeking a per diem Respiratory Care Practitioner to float between Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital and Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. You will administer medications, manage airway support, and document procedures in accordance with physician orders and hospital protocols.

The role requires California RCP licensure and ACLS/BLS/PALS certifications, with priority given to patient safety and regulatory compliance in a hospital setting.