Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner - NICU

TEEMA Solutions Group; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

TEEMA Solutions Group is looking for a Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner for the NICU in San Luis Obispo, CA. This in-office position operates on a night shift schedule requiring critical care experience and neonatal intubation skills.

The ideal candidate will hold a graduate degree in Respiratory Therapy and possess necessary certifications such as ACLS, BLS, PALS, and NRP. This role includes various responsibilities in patient assessment, care, and administration of therapy treatments.

Qualifications

• Must have 5 years of critical care experience and 2–3 years in NICU.
• ACLS, BLS, PALS, and NRP certifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and documents prescribed therapy appropriateness for patients.
• Administers aerosol and oxygen therapy while maintaining charts.
• Documents care given and maintains records of treatment.

Skills

Critical care experience

Neonatal intubation

Patient care

Aerosol and oxygen therapy

Education

Graduate of approved Respiratory Therapy Program

Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC-RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (NBRC-CRT)

Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license

Job description

Job Summary

Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner – NICU

Contract – In-Office, San Luis Obispo, CA, United States

Night Shift 1900 to 0730; 3 x 12s, no set scheduled days of the week/rotates.

Must have 5 years of critical care experience, with 2–3 years in NICU, with experience in neonatal intubation.

ACLS, BLS, PALS, and NRP all required.

On occasion there may be call for neonatal transports.

This position is represented by SEIU.

Core Responsibilities

• Assesses and documents the appropriateness of prescribed therapy (including recommendations) for patients receiving respiratory care services.
• Administers aerosol and oxygen therapy, while maintaining charts. Draws arterial blood gases per policy and physician order.
• Provides care to ventilator patients. Assists in department record keeping and operation, as well as participation in training and supervision of new employees.
• Documents care given; maintains records of treatment given; generates necessary documents for charges or record keeping.
• Assists in the instruction of nursing personnel in surveillance of patient and equipment after initial installation.
• Performs pulmonary function tests, drainage procedures, and provides additional patient care regarding cardio‑respiratory disease.
• Provides suggestions regarding the patient’s treatment and pulmonary progress.
• Provides assistance in cardio‑respiratory rehabilitation.
• Provides instruction to patients and family in the nature of cardio‑respiratory disease and its ramifications.
• Makes rounds to check all respiratory therapy equipment in use or on standby in patient areas.
• Ensures completion of the initial ventilator bundle orders upon initiation of mechanical ventilation.
• Ensures compliance with the VAP bundle for all patients receiving mechanical ventilation.
• Identifies measurable and reasonable outcomes while using appropriate therapy interventions to resolve patient needs.
• Updates and communicates the diagnosis throughout the patient’s stay based on patient’s changing condition and disease status.
• Assists with maintenance and processing of equipment and products used in providing respiratory therapy services.
• Serves as a knowledge resource to the physician and hospital staff in relation to the technical aspects of respiratory care and the effectiveness of methods to administer safe respiratory therapy.
• Assists in stocking and re‑ordering parts and equipment.
• Assists in the set up of specialty equipment.
• Keeps the equipment clean and ready for its next use.
• Assists physicians with bronchoscopies and special procedures.
• Assists with quality control, staff schedules and competencies.
• Performs other job‑related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Graduate of an approved Respiratory Therapy Program – Required
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC‑RRT) credential or Certified Respiratory Therapist (NBRC‑CRT) credential – Preferred; Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license – Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS‑BLS OR RQIBLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy – Required
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification from approved vendor per AH policy – Required
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS OR HS‑ACLS OR RQIACLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy – Required
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS OR HS‑PALS OR RQIPALS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy – Required
• Facility Specific License/Certifications: AHA‑BLS or ARC‑BLS – Required; AHA‑ACLS or ARC‑ALS – Required; AHA‑PALS or ARC‑PALS – Required; AHA‑NRP or ARC‑NALS – Required

Organizational Requirements

Our facility is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.