AHMC Healthcare
Location
Riverside, California
Salary
$40 - $45 / HOUR
The Respiratory Care Practitioner delivers various respiratory modalities to patients following department standard operating procedures. They are responsible for performing clinical procedures including mechanical ventilation, oxygen administration, and neonatal intubation under supervision.
Candidates must hold a current California Respiratory Care Practitioner license and be credentialed by the National Board of Respiratory Therapy. Required certifications include CPR, NRP, ACLS, and PALS, with a minimum of two years of clinical experience preferred.
Overview Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP), under the supervision of the Supervisor and/or Lead Therapist shall deliver all types of respiratory modalities to patients as established by the department’s standard operating procedures.
The RCP must have the knowledge and skills needed to carry out these procedures. His/Her knowledge must include pharmacology as it pertains to Respiratory Therapy Drugs, Cardiopulmonary Anatomy, Physiology, Acid-Base Analysis, Electrocardiography, Bronchoscopy, Holter Monitoring, C-Section stand-by, Neonatal Intubation, Pulmonary Function and Treadmill Testing. As well, must include indications and absolute contradictions for IPPB, Oxygen Administration, Chest Physiotherapy, Aerosol Administration and Mechanical Ventilator.
Current license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by the State of California. (Registered Respiratory Therapist preferred). Graduate from an AMA approved Respiratory Therapy Technician program and is credentialed by the National Board of Respiratory Therapy. Minimum two years experience including clinical experience preferred. Exhibits self-direction in completing assigned patient care duties but is not required to make independent judgments regarding changes in care given to his/her patients. Current CPR, NRP. ACLS and PALS required.
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