Respiratory Care Practitioner Adult Night Shift

Overview

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. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on social media.

• Provide respiratory management, treatment, control and care for patients with respiratory deficiencies.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills to provide age-appropriate care from newborn to geriatric patients.
• Assess data reflective of patient status and interpret information to identify patient requirements related to age-specific needs.
• Adhere to department policies and procedures when delivering care.
• Utilize approved processes to address biophysical, psychological, educational, and environmental needs of the patient/significant other when administering care.
• Act as the first step in the clinical career ladder.

• Possess knowledge of all modes of therapy performed within this institution.
• Be able to operate computers (mouse and Windows applications).
• Auscultate the chest, perform physical assessment, and monitor vital signs.
• Operate electronic monitoring devices with competence.
• Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills.
• Willing and able to accept the responsibilities of the position.

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

Beyond the benefits that come with working for the area's leading community healthcare provider – one that also recognizes the need to ensure patient safety and comfort – you ll enjoy an extremely competitive compensation and benefits package. We are an equal opportunity employer and seek diversity in our workforce. EOE M/F/D/V