Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner-Templeton-CA-19944-Pay Negotiable

Talented Medical Solutions; Templeton (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Talented Medical Solutions seeks a Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner to provide respiratory therapy for adult and geriatric patients. The role includes supervision when delegated, documentation, and billing for services per departmental policy.

Qualifications upgrade with CA, OR, HI licensure requirements and CA RCP license. Strong clinical skills and knowledge of respiratory therapy principles are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Three years of technical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and documents the appropriateness of prescribed therapy.
• Performs pulmonary function tests and drainage procedures.
• Makes rounds to check respiratory therapy equipment.
• Assists with maintenance and processing of respiratory therapy equipment and products.
• Serves as knowledge resource to physician and hospital staff.

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Master's Degree

Three years' technical experience

Tools

NBRC-RRT or NBRC-CRT

RCP license

Job description

Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner

Job Summary

Performs basic and critical respiratory care services. Has the ability to work well without supervision as well as maintain supervision over others, as delegated. Provides respiratory care services for the adult and geriatric patient. Provides respiratory care for patients with respiratory disease, as ordered by the physician and in accordance with current department policies concerning all phases of respiratory therapy. Completes paperwork, electronic medical records, flow sheets, and charges for each patient.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent (some certifications will require Bachelor's): Preferred
• Master's Degree: Preferred
• Three years' technical experience: Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC-RRT) credential or Certified Respiratory Therapist (NBRC-CRT) credential: Required in CA, OR, and HI
• Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license: Required in CA

Key Responsibilities

• Assesses and documents the appropriateness of prescribed therapy (including recommendations) for patients receiving respiratory care services.
• Performs pulmonary function tests, drainage procedures, and provides additional patient care regarding cardio respiratory disease.
• Makes rounds to check all respiratory therapy equipment in use or on standby in patient areas.
• 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.