Respiratory Care Practitioner (MC: Full-time, Days)

Loma Linda University Health; Loma Linda (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Loma Linda University Health is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to administer diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory procedures for adults, pediatric, and neonatal patients. You will contribute to care in general and critical care settings and document treatments in the medical record.

Applicants should hold an Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy, California RCP license with NBRC RRT, and current BLS/ACLS/PALS (NRP preferred). Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in respiratory therapy required.
• Minimum one year of clinical experience preferred.
• California Respiratory Care Practitioner license and NBRC RRT required; BLS, ACLS, and PALS required; NRP preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work with diverse teams under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Administers diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory procedures for adults, pediatrics, and neonates.
• Records treatment and diagnostic information in the medical record.
• Provides care across general, critical care, and specialty areas; performs other duties as needed.

Skills

Equipment troubleshooting

Blood draw

Assessment

Communication

Policy enforcement

Team leadership

Critical thinking

Multitasking

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Tools

Hospital information system

Blood gas analyzers

Vital signs monitors

Job description

Job Summary:

The Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) administers simple and complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, which assist in the treatment and diagnosis of adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients with cardiopulmonary dysfunction. Provides care in general and critical care and specialty areas. Possesses advanced skills in assessment and appropriate application of respiratory care services in one age specific group and intermediate skills in other age groups. Records treatment and diagnostic information in the medical record. Performs other duties as needed.

Education and Experience:

An Associate's Degree from an accredited respiratory therapy program required. Minimum one (1) year of clinical experience preferred.

Knowledge and Skills:

Able to assemble and troubleshoot patient/machine equipment; draw blood; assess (patient or examination); perform preventative maintenance; calibrate equipment. Able to relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others; be assertive and consistent in following and/or enforcing policies; work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure; lead, supervise, teach, and collaborate; accept direction. Able to perform algebraic calculations; interpret data; understand microprocessor equipment; understand departmental and hospital information system; Able to communicate effectively in English in person, in writing, and on the telephone; think critically; work independently with minimal supervision; perform basic math functions; manage multiple assignments effectively; work well under pressure; problem solve; organize and prioritize workload; recall information with accuracy; pay close attention to detail. Able to distinguish colors; hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone; identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the work place/patient care; see adequately to read computer screens, medical records, and written documents necessary to position; discern temperature variances through touch.

Licensures and Certifications:

Respiratory Care Practitioner License from the State of California is required. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) is required. Basic Life Support Provider (BLS) certification and maintaining a current age-specific Advanced Life Support Provider certification, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) through an American Heart Association (AHA) provider training program are required. Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) is preferred.

Mission and Values:

Our mission is to continue the teaching and healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Our core values are compassion, excellence, humility, integrity, justice, teamwork and wholeness.