Respiratory Care Practitioner II — Neonatal & Critical Care

Kaiser Permanente; Vacaville (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in California seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner to provide comprehensive respiratory care under physician supervision. The role includes data interpretation, patient assessment, and implementing therapy across hospital areas, with potential neonatal/pediatric duties and critical care support.

Requirements include a minimum of three years of RCP experience, graduation from an accredited respiratory care program, and California licensure.

Qualifications

• At least three (3) years regular experience as Respiratory Care.
• Graduate from a respiratory care education program approved by CoARC/CAAHEP and licensed in California.

Responsibilities

• Reads and evaluates physician orders and documents in the charting system.
• Assesses cardiopulmonary status and develops goal-directed plans of care.
• Operates respiratory care equipment and ensures safety and infection control.
• Documents patient data and adjusts therapy based on patient response.
• May assist with advanced procedures and critical care transport as needed.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Data interpretation

Patient education

Neonatal/pediatric care

Education

Respiratory care program (CoARC/CAAHEP)

RCP license - California

Tools

Ventilator management

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in California seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner to provide comprehensive respiratory care under physician supervision. The role includes data interpretation, patient assessment, and implementing therapy across hospital areas, with potential neonatal/pediatric duties and critical care support.

Requirements include a minimum of three years of RCP experience, graduation from an accredited respiratory care program, and California licensure.