Respiratory Care Practitioner I - PT Nights

Torrance Memorial; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 50,020 - 83,895; Full time

Job summary

Torrance Memorial in Torrance, CA is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to set up and operate respiratory care equipment and to provide treatment and diagnostic services for patients of all ages. You will collaborate with the medical team to ensure accurate documentation and patient safety.

Under supervision, you will perform blood gas analysis, arterial punctures, equipment maintenance, and educate patients and families while adhering to safety and infection control guidelines and SBAR

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program.
• CA Respiratory Care Practitioner license required.
• ACLS and PALS certifications within 3 months of hire.
• CRT or RRT credential as applicable per NBRC rules.

Responsibilities

• Explain purpose and procedures to patients and families using AIDET.
• Administer prescribed respiratory care across neonatal to geriatric patients.
• Participate as member of cardio-pulmonary resuscitation team.
• Perform arterial punctures, blood gas sampling and analysis; report critical values.
• Document all respiratory care in HIS with date, time, and effects.
• Maintain and decontaminate equipment; ensure safety and infection control.
• Assist physicians in bronchoscopies and coordinate with care team.

Skills

AIDET communication

Ventilator setup & maintenance

Arterial blood gas sampling

Patient education

Safety & infection control

SBAR communication

Education

Accredited Respiratory Care Program graduate

Tools

Blood gas analyzer

HIS (Hospital Information System)

Job description

Description

Under general supervision, sets up and operates various types of respiratory care equipment to be utilized in the treatment and diagnosis of respiratory diseases and/or illnesses.

Under general supervision, sets up and operates various types of respiratory care equipment to be utilized in the treatment and diagnosis of respiratory diseases and/or illnesses.

Core Competencies

• Explains purpose and procedure of treatment, tests, and equipment to the patient, and family using AIDET.
• Administers respiratory care as prescribed by physicians for neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, as assigned, including, but not limited to, metered dose inhalers, hand held nebulizers, various oxygen therapy devices, chest physiotherapy, nasal, oral, and tracheal suctioning, mechanical ventilation set-up and maintenance, stabilizing and maintaining artifical airways, and instructing patients in effective cough and breathing techniques
• Participates as a member of the cardio-pulmonary resuscitation team.
• Performs arterial punctures, arterial line draws, and blood gas analysis utilizing the blood gas analyzer. Reports and documents critical values appropriately. Demonstrates competency for pre-analytical, analytical and post analytical phases of blood gas analysis, assessed at 6 months and annually thereafter.
• Performs preventative maintenance and quality control studies on blood gas analyzer when assigned.
• Documents all respiratory care services provided to a patient in HIS, including the type of therapy, date and time of administration, effects of therapy, and any adverse reactions.
• Assists physicians in therapeutic and diagnostic bronchoscopies after competencies have been established.
• Assesses all patients for appropriateness of therapy, documents care plans, and consults with physicians regarding the plan of care.
• Educates patient and/or family members regarding respiratory home care, pre-operative therapy, and disease states utilizing the Torrance Memorial Teaching Tools.
• Communicates care provided and patient’s status to oncoming shift, using SBAR.
• Ensures respiratory equipment is in proper working order, intervenes appropriately when unsafe conditions are identified, and observes all safety and infection control guidelines, performing decontamination, sterilization, and assembly of equipment when necessary.
• Ensures proper storage and inventory control of equipment in assigned area.

Education

Degree

Program

Additional Information

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program.

Experience

Number of Years Experience

Type of Experience

Additional Information

License / Certification Requirements

CA Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) licenseACLS CertificationPALS and ACLS certifications within 3 months of hire from the American Heart AssociationCRT credential issued by NBRC if licensed prior to 1/1/15; ees hired prior to 1/1/03 grandfatheredRRT credential issued by the NBRC if licensed after 1/1/15

Compensation Range

$36.31 - 60.90 / Hour