Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Tenet Healthcare; Palm Springs (CA); Vor Ort; USD 103.000 - 131.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Tenet Healthcare in Palm Springs, CA is seeking a NICU Respiratory Therapist for per diem night shifts. You will provide specialized neonatal respiratory care, manage vents, and support providers in a busy 24-hour NICU. Requires NBRC RRT, CA RCP license, and 3+ years NICU experience.

This role emphasizes regulatory compliance, accurate documentation, and collaboration with neonatology teams to ensure optimal neonatal outcomes.

Qualifikationen

• Current California RCP license.
• NBRC RRT credential.
• Graduate of a 2-4 year AMA therapist program, or equivalent.
• Licensure kept current at all times.
• BLS and NRP certifications current.
• Minimum of three years of acute care NICU experience.
• Intubation certification completion within 90 days of hire (Desert Regional Medical Center).

Aufgaben

• Performs direct and indirect NICU respiratory care including ventilation management.
• Administers pharmacological agents as prescribed and participates in care planning.
• Maintains accurate clinical documentation and shift hand-offs.
• Collaborates with NICU nurses, neonatologists and other providers.
• Responds to emergencies and NICU CODE events.
• Maintains regulatory compliance and department standards.
• Maintains NICU equipment and ensures safe operation.
• Participates in performance improvement activities and staff orientation.
• Facilitates patient transport as needed.

Kenntnisse

Neonatal care

Ventilator management

Emergency response

Documentation

Ausbildung

2-4 year AMA therapist program

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description: NICU Respiratory Therapist (Per Diem)

Hours: 1900 - 0730

Job Type: Per Diem

Shift: Nights (12-hour shifts)

Department: Pulmonary Services / Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

Position Summary

The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) provides specialized respiratory care to neonatal patients and assist with functions necessary to support departmental operations. In addition, the RCP performs advanced respiratory therapy specifically within the NICU and critical care environments under minimal supervision. He/she shall complete established competencies for the position within designated periods and retain all applicable licensures and certifications necessary to provide specialized neonatal care.

Pulmonary Services is a full-service 24-hour department performing both diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.

1. Performs direct and indirect respiratory care services in the NICU; including but not limited to: mechanical ventilation management (conventional, Jet, and high frequency), administration of pharmacological agents, blood gas sampling/analysis, clinical documentation, and care planning tailored to the neonatal population.
2. Practices in accordance with regulatory standards and maintains compliance with facility policies and procedures.
3. Establishes and maintains professional relationships with neonatal nurses, neonatologists, pediatricians, and other multidisciplinary care providers.
4. Acts as a resource/consultant for other respiratory care practitioners and healthcare team members regarding neonatal respiratory interventions.
5. Responds to emergency situations and facility CODEs, specifically attending high-risk deliveries, neonatal resuscitations, and NICU emergencies.
6. Maintains competencies to ensure compliance with all regulatory statutes and specialized NICU clinical standards.
7. Reports unusual patient conditions/reactions when identified to an immediate supervisor or attending physician, including completion of a facility electronic occurrence report as appropriate.
8. Prepares and maintains electronic documentation of all work/services rendered, providing thorough written/verbal hand-off communication to oncoming staff during shift changes.
9. Helps perform quality control and maintenance on neonatal respiratory care equipment, including incubators, ventilators, and blood gas analyzers.
10. Helps maintain a safe working environment, including utilizing facility resources efficiently and effectively.
11. Accurately identifies and addresses neonatal patient population-specific needs, considering gestational age, developmental stage, and complex pathophysiology.
12. Participates in performance improvement activities, including department and facility-based quality measures focused on neonatal outcomes.
13. Assists with orientation, education, and training of department staff regarding NICU-specific protocols as appropriate.
14. Facilitates patient transport in/off campus.

Required:

1. Current Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) in the State of California.
2. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentials awarded by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
3. Graduate of a 2-4-year AMA therapist program, or equivalent.
4. Licensure must be maintained and current at all times.
5. Current American Heart Association BLS Certification (maintained current at all times).
6. Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification (maintained current at all times).
7. Minimum of three (3) years of acute care experience, including dedicated NICU experience.
8. Completion of Desert Regional Medical Center's intubation certification program within 90 days of hire (maintained current at all times).

Preferred:

1. BSRT (bachelor's in respiratory therapy)
2. NPS (Neonatal/Pediatric Specialty)
3. Membership in a professional organization (i.e., AARC, NBRC, etc.).