RCP II

Eisenhower Medical Center; United States; Presencial; USD 41.000 - 55.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Eisenhower Medical Center in the United States is seeking a professionally skilled Respiratory Care Practitioner to provide essential respiratory care within the Renker Wellness Center. This per diem, day-shift position offers opportunities to contribute to patient care in a dynamic hospital setting.

Responsibilities include performing intubation under physician supervision, monitoring and adjusting ventilators, delivering nitric oxide therapy as directed, documenting care, and collaborating

Formación

• Graduate from an associate degree Respiratory Therapy program accredited by CAAHEP/CoARC.
• RCP license from the California Respiratory Care Board.
• NBRC RRT credential and BLS from AHA; ACLS/PALS upon hire.
• Experience in acute care preferred.
• Able to communicate with patients and staff clearly.

Responsabilidades

• Perform intubation independently.
• Monitor and adjust ventilators under physician supervision.
• Administer nitric oxide therapy as directed.
• Document procedures clearly in patient records.
• Respond to emergencies and participate in quality improvement.

Conocimientos

Communication

Prioritization

Documentation

Teamwork

Independence

Patient care

Educación

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

Herramientas

Ventilators

Monitoring equipment

Oxygen therapy devices

Descripción del empleo

Default Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Hours: 0 Salary range: $35.00 Schedule: Per Diem Shift Hours: 10 Hour employee Department: Renker Wellness Center

Job Objective: Professionally skilled in the application of respiratory care services; may be responsible for assisting with intubation procedures requiring specialized training depending on staffing needs.

Job Description

Education

Required: Graduate from an associate degree Respiratory Therapy training program accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Allied Health Professions (CAAHEP) in collaboration with the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)

Licensure/Certification

Required: Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license from the Respiratory Care Board of California, Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) and Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association (AHA); additional certifications required as outlined: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from AHA upon hire: 7720

Respiratory Care Experience

Preferred: Experience in an acute care facility

Reports To: Manager or Director

Supervises: N/A

Ages of Patients (as assigned): Neonate/ Infant, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric

Blood Borne Pathogens: High

High Potential Skills, Knowledge, Abilities: Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and unexpected situations, Ability to communicate with patients, healthcare professionals, and staff to ensure clear and accurate exchange of information, Ability to document and process procedures on a daily basis in the department records, Ability to effectively communicate in a positive and professional manner, Ability to maintain and operate respiratory therapy equipment according to technical specifications and application of equipment, Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently to meet deadlines, Ability to work independently and as a team member, Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served, Problem solving skills with respiratory modalities in the clinical setting, Self-starter; driven to take action without needing prompting

Essential Responsibilities

1. 1. Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies, and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations.
2. 2. Performs intubation of patients independently.
3. 3. Monitors and adjusts ventilator under the supervision of physician.
4. 4. Administers nitric oxide therapy to patients in active labor under the supervision of a physician, if applicable.
5. 5. Promotes and provides a safe and effective respiratory care to patients.
6. 6. Performs patient assessment and develops an appropriate plan of care according to hospital policy and protocols.
7. 7. Performs routine respiratory care procedures as appropriate for assigned areas according to hospital policy or protocols.
8. 8. Performs charting and documentation that is consistently complete, accurate, legible and informative.
9. 9. Provides teaching and educational material to the patient and/or significant others concerning respiratory therapy.
10. 10. Responds to emergency situations and provides appropriate and timely treatments.
11. 11. Assists physicians with specialized care (e.g. bronchoscopy, trans-tracheal oxygenation).
12. 12. Participates in Performance Improvement and Quality Assessment activities and interdisciplinary teams as appropriate.
13. 13. Complies with policies; uses discretion and follows through with areas of concern.
14. 14. Participates in activities resulting in professional and departmental growth; attends continuing education programs to promote professional growth and maintains licensure in a timely manner.
15. 15. Maintains a high productivity level.
16. 16. Completes tasks in allotted time at the end of each shift.
17. 17. Acts in a temporary capacity as team leader, if applicable.
18. 18. Performs other duties as assigned.

Welcome to Eisenhower Health Careers! Eisenhower has been a leader in health care for the Coachella Valley since we opened our medical center in 1971. Since then, we've been growing steadily, adding services, capabilities and facilities to anticipate and meet the needs of our expanding area. Today, the Eisenhower name extends far beyond the state-of-the-art care we deliver at the hospital.