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About The Position
Under supervision, to administer therapeutic gases, aerosolized medications, and basic pulmonary hygiene; provides CPR when needed to patients with cardiopulmonary disorders; and performs other related duties as required. This class represents the fully qualified level in the Respiratory Care Practitioner series. Positions in this class are characterized by their responsibility for providing respiratory care services as prescribed by a physician in the Emergency Room, non-critical ambulatory or ward patients; and when needed in the critical care areas. Positions in this class are distinguished from the Respiratory Care Practitioner I (Certified) and II (Registry Eligible) in that this position can be assigned the most critical ventilator patients, required to perform more advanced blood gas laboratory responsibilities and has obtained full registration from the Respiratory Care Board, California State Department of Consumer Affairs.
Requirements
- Successful completion of a Respiratory Therapy training program approved by the American Medical Association.
- Recognition by the National board for Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
- Possession of an Associate of Science Degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited college.
- Possession of current Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license issued by the Respiratory Care Board, California Statement Department of Consumer Affairs.
- Certificate of Recognition by the National Board for Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
- Current BLS (American Heart Association).
- Knowledge of principles and practices used in the operation of respiratory care treatments and equipment.
- Knowledge of signs and symptoms of cardiopulmonary diseases.
- Knowledge of patient assessments and documentation of observations in medical records.
- Knowledge of medical terminology, acute care procedures and equipment.
- Knowledge of medication administration and any policies and procedures of the setting assigned.
- Ability to use respiratory care equipment and techniques for effective treatment of a variety of cardiopulmonary diseases.
- Ability to identify and intervene when minor repairs on various respiratory equipment.
- Ability to follow both oral and written instructions of the physician and hospital staff.
- Ability to effectively communicate with other members of the health care team.
- Ability to instruct others in the use and operation of respiratory care equipment or techniques.
- Ability to complete and maintain reports and patient records.
- Ability to make observations of situations accurately and report them so effective action can be taken according to rules of documentation and policies and procedures.
- Ability to manage emergency or crisis situations; requires judgment/action which could result in undesirable patient outcomes.
Nice To Haves
- Three years of experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Administer therapeutic gases, aerosolized medications, and basic pulmonary hygiene.
- Provide CPR when needed to patients with cardiopulmonary disorders.
- Provide respiratory care services as prescribed by a physician in the Emergency Room, non-critical ambulatory or ward patients.
- Provide respiratory care in critical care areas when needed.
- Manage critical ventilator patients.
- Perform advanced blood gas laboratory responsibilities.
- Maintain, demonstrate and assess knowledge and skills necessary to provide for the physical, psychosocial and cultural needs appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her assigned unit.
