Respiratory Care Practitioner

West Anaheim Medical Center; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

West Anaheim Medical Center, a 219-bed acute-care hospital, is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner II to join an award-winning team dedicated to quality, compassion and community.

Under medical direction, you will perform respiratory therapies and diagnostics, with emphasis on assessment, planning, implementation and documentation of care. Shift lead responsibilities may be required.

Qualifications

• Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required.
• NBRC-registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or eligible within 3 months of hire.
• BLS certification required and current.
• ACLS certification required and current.
• PALS certification required or obtained within 60 days of hire.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program preferred.
• Associate degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred.
• Two years of acute care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapy and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered.
• Assess, plan, implement and document patient care with attention to age/population needs.
• Provide lead RCP responsibilities during shifts when assigned.

Education

RCP license

RRT certification

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

Neonatal Resuscitation Program

Degree (AA/BS) preferred

Acute care exp (2y) preferred

Job description

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! West Anaheim Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Founded in 1964, West Anaheim Medical Center is a 219-bed acute-care hospital dedicated to providing the community with high-quality, compassionate healthcare. Key services include general medical and surgical inpatient care and treatment, emergency services, surgical services, behavioral health, comprehensive heart center, and diagnostic imaging. For more information, visit www.westanaheimmedctr.com.

Responsibilities

Under the direction and authorization of the medical director and cardiopulmonary director or manager, the Respiratory Care Practitioner II (RCP II) is responsible for performing respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the ordering provider. Emphasis will be toward the assessment, planning, implementation, and documentation of care, with consideration of age and population specific needs and requirements of the patient. May on occasion be assigned/identified as Lead RCP, having responsibility for the section or department during their shift.

Qualifications

Education, Experience, Training

• Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required.
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or obtained within three (3) months of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certified from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire and maintain current.
• Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the AHA or ARC certification upon hire and maintain current.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the AHA certification upon hire and maintain current or obtained within 60 days of hire.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program certificate is preferred.
• Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred.
• Two (2) years of acute care experience is preferred.

Pay Transparency

West Anaheim Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $33.42 to $47.01. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

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