RCP II

St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System; Savannah, Northern (GA, KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System seeks an experienced Respiratory Care Practitioner-2 to perform diagnostic and therapeutic modalities for patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions.

Under physician direction, you will set up and operate respiratory care equipment, including ventilators, and conduct tests to assess cardiopulmonary function. The role requires an Associate’s degree, active RRT credential with NBRC, GA licensure, continuing education, and BCLS with ACLS; PALS/NRP

Qualifications

• Requires RRT credential and active NBRC; GA blood gas licensure
• 20 Continuing Education Units every two years to maintain RCP license
• BCLS certification required; ACLS required; PALS and NRP preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs chart review and assesses patient for appropriate respiratory care treatment.
• Performs intubations and ensures airway function and proper placement of intubation or arterial lines.
• Initiate treatment as per physician order; replace humidifiers and therapy appliances as needed.
• Handle patient and/or equipment issues; participate in patient treatment during high volume or low staffing; respond to Nursing Staff requests promptly.
• Per physician order, performs diagnostic testing, administers oxygen and assists physicians with bronchoscopies; demonstrates understanding of airway care, ventilator mechanics/theory, hemodynamics and pulmonary mechanics; assists in ventilator weaning.

Skills

Airway management

Ventilator weaning

Patient assessment

Education

Associate's degree

Job description

The function of an RCP-2 is to perform various diagnostic and therapeutic modalities to patients with acute and chronic respiratory disease and/or illness. Under the direction of the patient's physician, the RCP-2 is responsible for setting up and operating various types of Respiratory Care Equipment. This can vary from routine prescribed treatment modalities to life support systems such as a mechanical ventilator. This position is also required to perform various tests to assess the patient's cardiopulmonary function status. This position may receive, secure and transport medications as necessary. In addition, The practitioner must be able to demonstrate a thorough understanding of the following: 1. Airway care. 2. Ventilator mechanics and theory. 3. Hemodynamics and its relationship to the patients total body function. 4. Pulmonary mechanics and ventilator weaning.The RCP-2 must be able to perform the duties of the RCP and Tech Assistants and may be required to act as a resource person for these levels under the direction of the Team Leader or designee.

Education

Associates - Required

Experience

2-3 Years Respiratory - Preferred

License & Certification

Candidates for hire must possess RRT credential to be considered for a position. Unless covered under a grandfather provision, as outlined by the Composite State Medical Board, must maintain an active RRT credential with the NBRC - Required Blood Gas licensure through State of GA - Required; 30 Continuing Education Units every two years to maintain RCP license - Required; Minimum BCLS Certification; BLS and ACLS - Required; PALS and NRP - Preferred

Core Job Functions

• Performs chart review and assesses patient for appropriate respiratory care treatment.
• Performs intubations. Assures airways are functioning properly. Assures proper placement of intubation or arterial lines. Airway maintenance and oxygenation during emergency procedures are performed.
• Initiate treatment as per physician order. Replace humidifiers and/or therapy appliances as needed.
• Patient and/or equipment issues are handled as needed. Participates in patient treatment in times of increased volume or reduced staffing. Responds to Nursing Staff requests in a timely manner.
• Per physician order, performs diagnostic testing, administration of oxygen and assists physicians with bronchoscopies. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of airway care, ventilator mechanics and theory, hemodynamics and pulmonary mechanics and ventilator weaning.