Respiratory Care Practitioner III (NICU)

Respiratory Care Practitioner III

The Respiratory Care Practitioner III (RCP III) is responsible for providing safe, effective, and evidence-based respiratory care services to adult, pediatric and neonatal patients in accordance with physician orders, departmental policies, and regulatory standards. Must be able to work independently in neonatal intensive care, cardiac intensive care and the emergency department. The RCP III functions as an essential member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team and contributes to quality patient outcomes through collaboration, professional judgment, and adherence to organizational values.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: See License and Certification.

Experience: Must have minimum of 3 years of acute care experience, Experience in neonatal intensive care unit, cardiac intensive care unit, and emergency department required. Experience with adult, pediatric and neonatal patient populations required. Neonatal intubation experience preferred. Must take adult and pediatric care assignments as needed.

Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of respiratory care principles, BIPAP management, ventilator management, and oxygen delivery systems for adult pediatric and neonatal patients. Ability to work independently in neonatal intensive care unit. Ability to work independently in cardiac intensive care unit. Ability to work independently in emergency department. Ability to assess, monitor, and evaluate patient response to respiratory therapies. Proficiency in emergency response procedures, including CPR and airway management support. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to follow policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.

License and Certifications: Current licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) issued by the State of California. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification. Current NRP. Current AHA PALS certification.

Physical Requirements: Must be able to perform the essential physical requirements of the job.

Pay Range

$41.02 - $58.91

The posted pay range reflects the lowest to highest pay that was available for this position at the time of posting and may be subject to change. Salary offers are determined by candidate's relevant experience and skills. For per diem positions, a standard rate is used based on market data and not the candidate's individual experience.