Respiratory Care Practitioner II

Dignity Health; Woodland (CA); On-site; USD 73,987 - 105,376; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider in Woodland seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner to provide essential respiratory care to patients of all ages. Responsibilities include performing ventilation, emergency care, and maintaining ventilators. Candidates must have a minimum of two years' acute care experience and hold necessary certifications in respiratory and emergency care. Join a committed team at a hospital known for its patient-centered approach and comprehensive health services.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of acute care experience; 1 year in critical care.
• Must hold a BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification.
• Role requires expertise in respiratory care for all patient age groups.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care for neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Perform arterial punctures and maintain mechanical ventilators.
• Ensure patient safety and perform effectively in emergencies.

Skills

Acute care experience

Advanced clinical skills

Attention to detail

Infection control

Emergency response

Education

Graduated from an AMA approved respiratory therapy program

Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner

Tools

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

NRP certification

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

In addition to the general duties and responsibilities required of an RCP I, which include demonstrating competence in patient care for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients, performing arterial punctures, continuous ventilation, airway maintenance, emergency care, infection control, isolation procedures, maintenance and operation of mechanical ventilators, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and medical gas administration, the RCP II will be responsible for providing care for neonatal patients including intubation and/or resuscitation and will also have the opportunity to become certified in adult intubation.

As our Respiratory Care Practitioner, you will competently provide essential respiratory care for neonate, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients. Your expertise is vital for critical respiratory interventions and patient well-being. Every day you will perform arterial punctures, continuous ventilation, airway maintenance, emergency care, infection control, isolation procedures, mechanical ventilator operation, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and medical gas administration. To be successful, you will possess advanced clinical skills in all aspects of respiratory care across age groups, meticulous attention to detail, a strong commitment to patient safety and infection control, and the ability to perform effectively in emergencies.

Job Requirements

• Two (2) years minimum acute care experience, with 1 year of critical care experience.
• Completion of an AMA approved respiratory therapy program.
• Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner with the State of California.
• BLS from AHA.
• ACLS
• PALS
• NRP

Preferred

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Where You'll Work

Dignity Health Woodland Memorial Hospital, Yolo County, California.

Pay Range

$65.10 - $65.10 /hour