The Respiratory Care Practitioner provides proficient care, clinical education and staff development within the Respiratory Care department. Key elements of the position include: Administers aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion as ordered. Accomplishes (and documents in writing) all accomplished and unaccomplished ordered respiratory treatments, therapies, diagnostic tests, and procedures. Effectively demonstrates, establishes, and maintains clear patient airway relative to the patient’s condition. Maintains proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support and in non-ventilator supported patients in respiratory distress.

QUALIFICATIONS

Completion of an AMA approved educational program that prepares for the National Board for Respiratory Care’s Registry Examination.  Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) in the State of California.  BLS from the American Heart Association, plus certification in specialty area as appropriate (ACLS, PALS, NRP etc.) Participant in AARC and CSRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Advanced respiratory care credential preferred: (example: -ACCS, -NPS, RPFT, AE-C) 2 years’ experience in critical care preferred