Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner

description :

Performs basic and critical respiratory care services. Has the ability to work well without supervision as well as maintain supervision over others, as delegated. Provides respiratory care services for the adult and geriatric patient. Provides respiratory care for patients with respiratory disease, as ordered by the physician and in accordance with current department policies concerning all phases of respiratory therapy. Completes paperwork, electronic medical records, flow sheets, and charges for each patient. This position is represented by SEIU.

requirement :

Day Shift; 3 x 12s 0630- 1900, rotating weekends. NRP, ACLS, BLS, PALS required. NICU experience needed. At least 2 years of critical care experience, one in attending deliveries, and setting up BCPAP. Call is rare, if any.Education and Work Experience:Graduate of an approved Respiratory Therapy Program.: RequiredLicenses/Certifications:Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC-RRT) credential or Certified Respiratory Therapist (NBRC-CRT) credential: PreferredRespiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license: RequiredBasic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS)?certification from approved vendor per AH policy: RequiredNeonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)?certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required at time of hire or within 90 daysAdvanced Cardiovascular?Life Support (ACLS OR HS-ACLS OR RQIACLS)?certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required at time of hire or within 90 daysPediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS OR HS-PALS OR RQIPALS)?certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required at time of hire or within 90 daysFacility Specific License/Certifications:AHA-BLS or ARC-BLS: RequiredAHA-NRP or ARC-NALS: RequiredAHA-ACLS or ARC-ALS: RequiredAHA-PALS or ARC-PALS: Required