Respiratory Care Practitioner, Per Diem

PIH Health Hospital; Whittier (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

PIH Health Whittier Hospital is seeking a responsible Respiratory Care Practitioner to manage respiratory therapies across neonatal to geriatric patients. You will assess patient needs, operate monitoring devices, and communicate clearly with the care team to ensure high-quality outcomes.

Must hold California RCP license with CRT or RRT credential and maintain ACLS, BCLS, and PALS; NRP may be required at some locations.

Qualifications

• Licensed respiratory care practitioner in California.
• Current CRT or RRT credential required.
• ACLS, BCLS, and PALS certifications required or obtained within six months.
• LA County Fire Card must be valid or obtained within six months of hire.
• NRP may be required at certain locations.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care per patient age needs and department policy.
• Assess and interpret data to identify patient requirements.
• Operate and monitor respiratory therapy equipment.
• Maintain effective communication with patients and team.

Skills

Therapy modalities knowledge

Computer skills

Auscultation & assessment

Electronic monitoring

Verbal & written communication

Accountability & responsibility

Education

Licensed RCP – CA

CRT or RRT credential

ACLS

BCLS

PALS

NRP (may be required)

LA County Fire Card

Job description

Responsible and accountable for the respiratory management, treatment, control and care of patients with respiratory deficiencies. Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients. The individual must exhibit knowledge of the principles of growth and development from newborn to geriatric patient population. RCP must possess the ability to assess data reflective of patient status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify patient's requirements relative to their age-specific needs. RCP must be able to provide the care indicated with respect to department policy and procedures. With consideration to age, employee utilizes the approved process to resolve biophysical, psychological educational, and environmental needs of the patient/significant other when administering care. This position is the first step in our clinical career ladder.

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women's health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation's top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

Required Skills

• Possess a knowledge of all modes of therapy being performed within this institution.
• Be able to exhibit skills to accomplish computer operation to include mouse and windows application.
• Must be adept at auscultation of the chest and physical assessment of the patient and monitoring of vital signs.
• Exhibit skills and ability to properly understand and operate electronic monitoring devices.
• Demonstrate good communication skills, verbal and written.
• Willing and able to accept the responsibility of the position.

Required Experience

• Licensed RCP by State of California.
• Must possess and maintain a current Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Credential.
• New Grad, 6 months experience preferred.
• Competent to assess the appropriate care given to, pediatric, adolescent, or geriatric patient.
• Maintain Adult ACLS, BCLS, Pediatric (PALS) certification required.
• (If ACLS and PALS card are not present at hire, the employee will obtain within six months of hire.)
• Must possess and maintain a valid Los Angeles County Fire Card. If not present at hire, the employee will have 6 months to obtain.
• Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) may be required at certain locations.

Address
12401 Washington Blvd.

Salary
47.00-47.00

Shift
Days

Zip Code
90602