Respiratory Care Practitioner, Adult, Full Time, 12 Hours, Night Shift

PIH Health Hospital; Whittier (CA); On-site; USD 54,415 - 83,344; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Job summary

A leading community healthcare provider in Whittier, California, seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) to manage patients' respiratory needs. This role requires a licensed RCP to demonstrate therapy knowledge and ability in patient assessment. Candidates must hold a current CRT or RRT credential and maintain certifications in ACLS and BCLS. The position offers a competitive compensation package along with opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Licensed RCP with current CRT or RRT credential.
• Competent in assessing care for pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patients.
• Must maintain certifications in ACLS, BCLS, and Pediatric (PALS).

Responsibilities

• Manage respiratory treatment and care for patients.
• Assess and interpret patient data for age-specific needs.
• Resolve patient care needs effectively.

Skills

Knowledge of all modes of therapy

Computer operation skills

Auscultation and assessment skills

Understanding of electronic monitoring devices

Good communication skills

Responsibility acceptance

Education

Licensed RCP by State of California

Current CRT or RRT Credential

Tools

Electronic monitoring devices

Job description

Responsible and accountable for the respiratory management, treatment, control and care of patients with respiratory deficiencies. Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients. The individual must exhibit knowledge of the principles of growth and development from newborn to geriatric patient population. RCP must possess the ability to assess data reflective of patient status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify patient's requirements relative to their age-specific needs. RCP must be able to provide the care indicated with respect to department policy and procedures. With consideration to age, employee utilizes the approved process to resolve biophysical, psychological educational, and environmental needs of the patient/significant other when administering care. This position is the first step in our clinical career ladder.

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

Required Skills

• Possess a knowledge of all modes of therapy being performed within this institution.
• Be able to exhibit skills to accomplish computer operation to include mouse and windows application.
• Must be adept at auscultation of the chest and physical assessment of the patient and monitoring of vital signs.
• Exhibit skills and ability to properly understand and operate electronic monitoring devices.
• Demonstrate good communication skills, verbal and written.
• Willing and able to accept the responsibility of the position.

Required Experience

• Licensed RCP by State of California.
• Must possess and maintain a current Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Credential.
• New Grad, 6 months experience preferred.
• Competent to assess the appropriate care given to, pediatric, adolescent, or geriatric patient.
• Maintain Adult ACLS, BCLS, Pediatric (PALS) certification required.
• (If ACLS and PALS card are not present at hire, the employee will obtain within six months of hire.)
• Must possess and maintain a valid Los Angeles County Fire Card. If not present at hire, the employee will have 6 months to obtain.
• Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) may be required at certain locations.

Beyond the benefits that come with working for the area’s leading community healthcare provider – one that also recognizes the need to ensure patient safety and comfort – you’ll enjoy an extremely competitive compensation and benefits package. We are an equal opportunity employer and seek diversity in our workforce. EOE M/F/D/V

Address
12401 Washington Blvd.

Salary
39.50-60.50

Shift
Nights

Zip Code
90602