Respiratory Care Practitioner: Compassionate Critical Care

PIH Health; Whittier (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

PIH Health Whittier Hospital seeks a licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner to manage respiratory therapy for patients from newborn to geriatric, following department policies.

The RCP will assess patient status, interpret data, operate monitoring devices, and communicate effectively with the care team. New grads are welcome; California license and CRT/RRT credentials required or obtained within six months.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in California.
• Must hold CRT or RRT credential.
• ACLS, BCLS and PALS certifications required or obtained within six months of hire.
• Valid Los Angeles County Fire Card required or obtained within six months.
• NRP may be required at certain locations.

Responsibilities

• Manage respiratory therapy for neonatal to geriatric patients.
• Assess patient data and adjust treatment per policy.
• Operate electronic monitoring devices and interpret results.
• Communicate clearly with the care team and patients.

Skills

Therapy modes knowledge

Computer skills

Chest auscultation

Electronic monitoring

Verbal communication

Professional responsibility

Education

California license: Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP)

CRT or RRT Credential

ACLS/BCLS/PALS certified

LA County Fire Card

NRP may be required

Job description

PIH Health Whittier Hospital seeks a licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner to manage respiratory therapy for patients from newborn to geriatric, following department policies.

The RCP will assess patient status, interpret data, operate monitoring devices, and communicate effectively with the care team. New grads are welcome; California license and CRT/RRT credentials required or obtained within six months.