RCP III

Eisenhower Medical Center; United States; Sur place; USD 77 000 - 118 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Eisenhower Health is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) for the NICU, with NBRC RRT credential and California licensure. The role requires an associate degree in Respiratory Therapy, ACLS/PALS certifications, and at least one year of acute care experience.

Duties include ventilator management, airway support, and patient education in a fast-paced hospital setting. This is a full-time position with rotating 12-hour shifts.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an associate degree Respiratory Therapy program accredited by CAAHEP in collaboration with CoARC.
• RCP license from California RC Board, NBRC RRT credential and BLS from AHA.
• 1 year of RCP experience in an acute care facility.

Responsabilités

• Performs intubation of patients independently.
• Monitors and adjusts ventilator under physician supervision.
• Administers nitric oxide therapy when indicated.
• Performs patient assessment and develops an accompanying plan of care.
• Performs routine respiratory care procedures per policy.
• Documents charting accurately and timely.
• Provides teaching and education to patient and family.
• Responds to emergencies and delivers timely treatments.

Connaissances

Adaptability

Communication

Documentation

Professionalism

Equipment operation

Time management

Teamwork

Problem solving

Formation

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

Description du poste

Default Work Shift: Varies (United States of America) Hours: 36 Salary range: $37.19 - $56.49 Schedule: Full Time Shift Hours: 12 Hour employee Department: Respiratory Care-NICU Job Objective: Professionally skilled in the application of respiratory care services; performs procedures in all areas of the hospital with minimum supervision.

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 7721 Respiratory Care‑NICU Adult Critical Care Specialty (ACCS) certification from NBRC; upon hire: 7720 Respiratory Care Neonatal Resuscitation Advanced Provider (NRP) certification from AHA and American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) within 30 days of hire: 7721 Respiratory Care‑NICU
• Experience: Required: One (1) year of RCP 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 Potential

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