Respiratory Care Practitioner I

San Antonio Community Hospital; Upland (CA); On-site; USD 47,857 - 71,800; Full time

Job summary

San Antonio Community Hospital is looking for a Respiratory Care Practitioner I (RCP I) in Upland, California. The RCP I is responsible for delivering safe and effective respiratory care services to adult and pediatric patients in alignment with physician orders. Candidates must have a current California RCP license and BLS/CPR certification.

Effective communication and teamwork skills are essential as the role requires collaboration with the healthcare team to ensure quality patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience with adult and pediatric patient populations preferred.
• Ability to follow policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Must be able to perform physical requirements of the job.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based respiratory care services.
• Assess, monitor, and evaluate patient response to therapies.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Skills

Knowledge of respiratory care principles

Ventilator management

Oxygen delivery systems

Ability to assess patient response

Proficiency in emergency response procedures

Effective communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Current licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP)

Current AHA BLS/CPR certification

Job description

Overview

JOB SUMMARY

The Respiratory Care Practitioner I (RCP I) is responsible for providing safe, effective, and evidence-based respiratory care services to adult and pediatric patients in accordance with physician orders, departmental policies, and regulatory standards. The RCP I functions as an essential member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team and contributes to quality patient outcomes through collaboration, professional judgment, and adherence to organizational values.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: Experience with adult and pediatric patient populations preferred.

Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of respiratory care principles, ventilator management, and oxygen delivery systems for adult and pediatric patients. Ability to assess, monitor, and evaluate patient response to respiratory therapies. Proficiency in emergency response procedures, including CPR and airway management support. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to follow policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.

License and Certifications: Current licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) issued by the State of California. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification.

Physical Requirements: Must be able to perform the essential physical requirements of the job.

PAY RANGE

$34.74 - $52.12

The posted pay range reflects the lowest to highest pay that was available for this position at the time of posting and may be subject to change. Salary offers are determined by candidate’s relevant experience and skills. For per diem positions, a standard rate is used based on market data and not the candidate’s individual experience.