Respiratory Care Practitioner

Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District; El Centro (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District in El Centro, CA seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner to administer general respiratory therapy procedures and manage ventilators on day and night shifts. The role requires careful documentation and adherence to safety protocols.

The ideal candidate holds an NBRC CRT, an AMA-approved school credential, and BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP certifications, with RRT preferred. Strong EMR skills and a commitment to patient care are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA-approved school of Respiratory Therapy required (unless licensed under the grandfather clause).
• NBRC Certified Respiratory Therapy (CRT) credential required.
• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapy (RRT) credential preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers general Respiratory Therapy procedures as ordered.
• Manages invasive and non-invasive ventilators: setup, troubleshooting, weaning suggestions.
• Documents EMR entries with patient assessment and procedure information.
• Responds to Code Blue calls and supports ACLS, PALS and NRP as needed.
• Maintains equipment and adheres to infection control policies.
• Assists with ABG drawing and pulmonary function testing as required.

Skills

Respiratory care

Ventilator management

Infection control

EMR documentation

Education

AMA-approved school of Respiratory Therapy

NBRC CRT credential

NBRC RRT credential preferred

Job description

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Respiratory Care Practitioner

EL CENTRO - CA

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1606

Salary Range: $26.84 To $46.21 Hourly

Shift: Day/Night Swing Shift

BRIEF SUMMARY

Administers all general Respiratory Therapy procedures, including humidity and aerosol therapy, pulmonary secretion clearance, CPAP, BIPAP, and High-Flow Therapy. Must demonstrate basic mechanical ventilator management skills, including set-up, monitoring, and troubleshooting.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• 1. Treatments are done on a timely basis, as ordered by the physician.
• 2. All EKGs, ABGs, new starts, sputum inductions, and other procedures are done on the shift in which they are ordered. Equipment is cleaned, and O2 rounds are done.
• 3. Proficient in all assigned procedures, including performance of the procedure, possible side effects, rationale, and physiology.
• 4. Electronic Medical Records (EMR) entries, which include relevant and appropriate patient assessment and procedure information, are documented in accordance with the policy and procedural manual.
• 5. Manages invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilators, including set-up, troubleshooting, suggested set-up parameters, suggestions to correct blood gas imbalances, and suggested weaning methods.
• 6. Complies with hospital policy for receiving doctor’s orders, including verbal and phone
• 7. Complies with hospital policies and procedures
• 8. Incorporates infection control principles in practice
• 9. Demonstrates skills related to the management of emergency situations
• 10. Demonstrates competency for ABG drawing and sampling
• 11. All equipment on patients is maintained properly; ventilator humidifiers are filled, tubing drained, etc.
• 12. Keeps informed of advances in respiratory care through reading current literature and continuing education.
• 13. Responds to all Code Blue calls and assists with any cardiopulmonary therapy or procedure per Advanced Cardiac Life Support guideline (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support guidelines (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP).
• 14. May be required to perform Electroencephalogram (EEG).
• 15. May be required to test a patient's breathing capacity and other pulmonary function studies.
• 16. Perform other job-related duties as assigned or requested.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1. Ensure Med/Surg, ER, ICU, and Peds supply areas are kept stocked. Crash carts in all areas are kept supplied with AMBU bags.
• 2. Performs other related duties as needed to facilitate workflow and promote health care.

EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• 1. Graduate of an AMA-approved school of Respiratory Therapy required (unless licensed under the grandfather clause of the California Respiratory Care Act of 1982).
• 2. NBRC Certified Respiratory Therapy (CRT) credential required.
• 3. NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapy (RRT) credential preferred.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• 2. Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification required.
• 3. Current American Health Association Advanced Cardiac Life support certification required
• 4. Current Current American Health Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification required
• 5. NRP certification required.

AGE OF POPULATION SERVED

Newborn X Infant/Pediatric X Adolescent X Adult X Geriatric X All X No Patient Care