Respiratory Care Practitioner - Critical Care & Pediatrics

Providence; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence St. Jude Medical Center in Fullerton seeks a qualified Respiratory Care Practitioner to provide adult and pediatric respiratory care and perform blood gas analysis, including stick, draw, analysis and reporting.

Licensure requirements include California Respiratory Care Practitioner License, BLS, ACLS, PALS, and AMA-approved Respiratory Therapy Program certifications; a 2-year certificate is preferred. Prior critical care experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Certification from a Respiratory Therapy Program required.
• Completion of 2-year AMA-approved Respiratory Therapy Program certificate.
• California Respiratory Care Practitioner License upon hire.
• BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications required within specified timelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care to adults and pediatrics as assigned.
• Perform blood gas analysis, including stick, draw, analysis and reporting.

Skills

Adult and pediatric care

Blood gas analysis

Respiratory care

Education

Certification from Respiratory Therapy Program

Two-year AMA-approved Respiratory Therapy Program certificate

California Respiratory Care Practitioner License

BLS - American Heart Association

ACLS - American Heart Association

PALS - American Heart Association

Job description

Providence St. Jude Medical Center in Fullerton seeks a qualified Respiratory Care Practitioner to provide adult and pediatric respiratory care and perform blood gas analysis, including stick, draw, analysis and reporting.

Licensure requirements include California Respiratory Care Practitioner License, BLS, ACLS, PALS, and AMA-approved Respiratory Therapy Program certifications; a 2-year certificate is preferred. Prior critical care experience is a plus.