Respiratory Care Practitioner

Loma Linda University Health; Murrieta (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $9,000

Job summary

Loma Linda University Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapy Practitioner for full-time night shifts. The role involves administering diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory procedures for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients.

Responsible for care in general and critical care areas, thorough documentation, and collaborative teamwork. Requires California licensure and NBRC credentials, with a sign-on bonus potential up to $9,000.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in respiratory therapy required.
• Minimum one year of clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory procedures for adults, pediatrics, and neonates.
• Provides care in general, critical care, and specialty areas.
• Records treatment and diagnostic information in the medical record.
• Performs other duties as needed.

Skills

Patient assessment

Equipment assembly

Troubleshooting

Calibrate equipment

Communication

Policy compliance

High-pressure situational response

Multi-tasking

Education

Associate's degree in respiratory therapy

Job description

MH: Respiratory Therapy- ( Full Time, Nights) -

This position may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to a $9000.

Job Summary

The Respiratory Care Practitioner administers simple and complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, which assist in the treatment and diagnosis of adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients with cardiopulmonary dysfunction. Provides care in general and critical care and specialty areas. Possesses advanced skills in assessment and appropriate application of respiratory care services in one age specific group and intermediate skills in other age groups. Records treatment and diagnostic information in the medical record. Performs other duties as needed.

Education and Experience

An Associate's Degree from an accredited respiratory therapy program required. Minimum one (1) year of clinical experience preferred.

Knowledge and Skills

• Able to assemble and troubleshoot patient and machine equipment
• draw blood
• assess (patient or examination)
• perform preventative maintenance
• calibrate equipment
• Able to relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others
• be assertive and consistent in following and enforcing policies
• work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure
• lead, supervise, teach, and collaborate
• accept direction
• Able to perform basic math functions and algebraic calculations
• interpret data
• understand microprocessor equipment
• understand departmental and hospital information system
• Able to communicate effectively in English in person, in writing, and on the telephone
• think critically
• work independently with minimal supervision
• manage multiple assignments effectively
• problem solve
• organize and prioritize workload
• recall information with accuracy
• pay close attention to detail
• Able to distinguish colors
• hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone
• identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the work place and patient care
• see adequately to read computer screens, medical records, and written documents necessary to position
• discern temperature variances through touch

Licensures and Certifications

• Respiratory Care Practitioner License from the State of California is required
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) is required
• Basic Life Support Provider (BLS) certification and maintaining a current age-specific Advanced Life Support Provider certification, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) through an American Heart Association (AHA) provider training program are required
• Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) is required
• Sugar, Temperature, Airway, Blood Pressure, Lab Work, Emotional Support (STABLE) Program certification required, or must be obtained by the sixth month of hire

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