Respiratory Care Practitioner, Full Time, Variable Shift

PIH Health; Whittier (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

PIH Health Whittier Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner for full-time, variable shift. The role provides respiratory management and care for diverse patient populations, from newborns to geriatrics, in a high-quality hospital setting.

The RCP will assess patient data, apply department policies, and collaborate with the care team to address biophysical, educational, and environmental needs. This position advances within the clinical career ladder.

Qualifications

• Licensed RCP by State of California.
• Current CRT or RRT credential.
• ACLS, BCLS, and PALS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care and management per department policy.
• Assess data and patient status, considering age-specific needs.
• Operate and monitor electronic respiratory devices and equipment.
• Communicate clearly with patients, families, and care team.

Skills

Chest auscultation

Vital signs monitoring

Electronic monitoring devices

Verbal and written communication

Computer operation (Windows)

Teamwork and collaboration

Education

California Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP)

CRT or RRT credential

ACLS

BCLS

PALS

LA County Fire Card

Tools

Windows

Job description

Respiratory Care Practitioner, Full Time, Variable Shift

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.
• 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