Senior Respiratory Care Practitioner — Ventilation & Therapies Expert

Cottage Health; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cottage Health is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner for Santa Barbara Hospital. The role involves administering respiratory therapies, maintaining patient airway, and managing oxygenation for various patient conditions in a hospital setting.

Applicants should hold a California RCP license, and ACLS/BLS certifications; 1 year RCP experience is preferred. The position emphasizes adherence to physician orders and hospital protocols.

Qualifications

• Current California RCP license required.
• ACLS and BLS certifications from the American Heart Association required.
• 1 year RCP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion as ordered and documents all treatments and procedures.
• Maintains clear patient airway and manages oxygen titration for ventilated and non-ventilated patients in distress.
• Follows physician orders and policies with minimal exceptions.
• Sets up, manages, and documents ventilator settings per manufacturer specs and department policies with minimal exceptions.
• Completes required educational programs and assessments on schedule.
• Performs clinical and diagnostic procedures per established policies with minimal exceptions.

Education

California Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License

ACLS and BLS from the American Heart Association

Job description

Cottage Health is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner for Santa Barbara Hospital. The role involves administering respiratory therapies, maintaining patient airway, and managing oxygenation for various patient conditions in a hospital setting.

Applicants should hold a California RCP license, and ACLS/BLS certifications; 1 year RCP experience is preferred. The position emphasizes adherence to physician orders and hospital protocols.