Respiratory Care Practitioner - Acute Care Diagnostics

Sharp HealthCare; United States; On-site; USD 66,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp HealthCare is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) to perform cardiopulmonary diagnostics, therapeutics, and monitoring in a hospital setting. The role includes providing education to patients and families, documenting therapies, and ensuring proper charging for services.

The position requires CA RCP licensure, BLS, and ACLS. It involves 12/36-hour shifts (6:00 AM start, 6:30 PM end) with every-other weekend and no on-call.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Respiratory Care.
• California Respiratory Care Practitioners (RCP) license - REQUIRED
• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professionals - REQUIRED
• ACLS Certification - REQUIRED

Responsibilities

• Perform cardiopulmonary diagnostics, therapeutics, and monitoring per physician-approved policies and protocols.
• Provide respiratory education to patients, families, and other health professionals.
• Accurately document therapies provided and ensure accurate charging for therapies.
• Duties may include bronchoscopy assistance and bedside pulmonary function testing.
• Maintain a safe, clean working environment and adhere to infection control requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Accredited school of Respiratory Care

CA RCP license

AHA BLS for Healthcare Professionals

ACLS Certification

Job description

Sharp HealthCare is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) to perform cardiopulmonary diagnostics, therapeutics, and monitoring in a hospital setting. The role includes providing education to patients and families, documenting therapies, and ensuring proper charging for services.

The position requires CA RCP licensure, BLS, and ACLS. It involves 12/36-hour shifts (6:00 AM start, 6:30 PM end) with every-other weekend and no on-call.