Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner (SEIU)

Job Description

Job Description

Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner (SEIU) (Contract)

• Location: California 93465

• Contract Length: 13 Weeks

• Pay: $1,914 – $2,149 per week

• Schedule: 3x12-hour shifts (36 hours/week)

• Shift: Night Shift, 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM

Position Summary & Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care for adult, geriatric, and newborn patients

• Manage ventilators, administer oxygen/aerosol therapy, and perform ABGs

• Attend deliveries and support neonatal care (no NICU on site)

• Monitor patient response, document care, and ensure compliance with protocols

• Support equipment management and collaborate with care teams

Job Requirements

• Education:

  • Graduate of an approved Respiratory Therapy Program (Required)

• Experience:

  • Experience with adults, newborns, ventilators, and ABGs (Required)

• Licensure/Certifications:

  • Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license (Required)

  • BLS (Required)

  • ACLS, PALS, and NRP (Required)

  • NBRC-RRT or CRT (Preferred)

Key Duties

• Assess and administer respiratory therapies per physician orders

• Draw arterial blood gases and manage ventilated patients

• Maintain accurate documentation and patient records

• Educate patients/families and assist with staff training

• Ensure equipment readiness, maintenance, and compliance with safety standards

Organizational Requirements

• Must meet vaccination requirements (medical/religious exemptions may apply)

• Commitment to patient safety and quality care