RCP RRT: Irvine Respiratory Care Dept

Job Description

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs all respiratory care modalities in the treatment of pulmonary disease and disorders, adhering to all department and hospital required license(s), certifications, regulatory agency requirements.
• Performs bedside diagnostic tests and assessments to evaluate the extent of pulmonary dysfunction.
• Manages and monitors mechanical ventilation and artificial airways.
• Participates in cardiac arrest/respiratory arrest code situations and assists with intubation.
• Maintains a working knowledge of department standard operating procedures, including the use of specialized instrumentation, Quality Control requirements, and preventive maintenance.
• This includes the knowledge of specialized equipment and related computer systems.
• Projects an image of professionalism in communication, appearance and conduct.
• Supports the department mission.
• Participates in the continuous quality improvement process.
• Position may require travel between various Hoag Hospital (Hoag) locations and its affiliates.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Home Health:

• Performs all respiratory care modalities in the treatment of pulmonary disease and disorders.
• Performs bedside diagnostic tests and assessments to evaluate the extent of pulmonary dysfunction.
• Maintains a working knowledge of department standard operating procedures, including the use of specialized instrumentation, Quality Control requirements, and preventive maintenance.
• This includes the knowledge of specialized respiratory equipment.
• Projects an image of professionalism in communication, appearance and conduct.
• Supports the department mission.
• Participates in the continuous quality improvement process.
• Position requires travel to patient homes for respiratory therapy visits.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited Respiratory Care program required.
• Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Care, Health Services Management, or related studies preferred.
• Previous experience as an RCP practicing in the acute care patient setting preferred.

License Required

• Current license to practice respiratory care issued by the Respiratory Care Board of California (RCP)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential verified and granted by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC), must remain current for the entire term of employment

License Preferred

• N/A

Certifications Required

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification granted by the American Heart Association
• Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) granted by the American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Department certification in arterial puncture, arterial blood gas analysis, and performance of ECGs

Certifications Preferred

• Adult Critical Care Specialist (ACCS), Neonatal Pediatric Specialist (NPS), Certified or Registered Pulmonary Function Testing (CPFT or RPFT)
• STABLE Certification

About Us

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian is a nonprofit regional health care delivery network in Orange County, California, consisting of three acute-care hospitals with sixteen urgent care centers, eleven health centers and a network of more than1,800 physicians, 100 allied health members, 8,000 employees, and 2,000 volunteers. More than 30,000 inpatients and 550,000 outpatients choose Hoag each year.

For over 70 years, Hoag has delivered a level of personalized care that is unsurpassed among Orange County's health care providers. Since 1952, Hoag has served the local communities and continues its mission to provide the highest quality health care services through the core strategies of quality and service, people, physician partnerships, strategic growth, financial stewardship, community benefit and philanthropy.

Hoag offers a comprehensive blend of health care services including six institutes providing specialized care in the areas of cancer, heart and vascular, neurosciences, women's health, orthopedics, and digestive health through our institutes.

Hoag was the highest ranked hospital in Orange County in the 2024-2025 U.S. News &World Report, the only Orange County hospital ranked in the top 10 for California. The organization was ranked the #5 hospital in the Los Angeles Metro Area and the #10 hospital in California.

To learn more about Hoag's awards and accreditations, visit:

Hoag is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Hoag is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Hoag hires a diverse group of people in a manner that allows them to reach their full potential in the pursuit of organizational objectives.