Respiratory Care Practitioner III (12hr Night Shift) - 0.9 FTE - Washington Hospital Healthcare System

Salary Range: $59.35 - $75.72 plus applicable shift differential

Job Summary

Administers routine respiratory therapy procedures to patients of all ages in all areas of the hospital, as prescribed by a physician and under the director of the Director. Performs other related duties as assigned, including EKG. In addition to performing the essential functions of the job, may also be assigned other duties as required. 

• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• Associate Degree from a recognized JRCRTE/AMA approved two (2) year Respiratory Therapy program.
• Bachelor Degree in Respiratory or related health sciences/healthcare preferred.

• Valid CA Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License by the Respiratory Care Board of the State of CA.

• Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association (AHA)
• Valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from American Heart Association (AHA) within 12 months of implementation of Respiratory Care Professional Development Career Ladder.
• Valid Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from American Heart Association (AHA) (not required for those who work exclusively in Pulmonary Rehab or PFT’s)
• Valid Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) from AHA/AAP (not required for those who work exclusively in Pulmonary Rehab or PFT’s)
• Actively credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist for the National Board of Respiratory Care or 5 years recent experience as a Respiratory Care practitioner at Washington Hospital.

• Meets all RCP I and II requirements
• Two (2) years of critical care experience
• Serves as clinical resource for RCP I and II’s
• Special Care Nursery or Lead
• ICU/IMC
• ED/Trauma
• Med/Surg Units
• Onc/Tele/Neuro/Ortho units
• Pediatrics
• Advanced Care, including but not limited to: intubation assist, artificial airway management, ventilator management, critical care transports, bedside brocnchoscopies
• Proficient in Respiratory Therapy driven protocols and strategies, including but not limited to: Flolan therapy, ICU Ventilator management and Weaning protocols, Bronchodilator protocol, Pediatric Asthma protocol, Lung Protection Strategies (ARDSnet)
• Precepts/Mentor and orientates new Respiratory Care Practitioners
• Performs other related duties as assigned, including EKG

• Meets all RCP I and II requirements
• Two (2) years experience in both Pulmonary Rehab program at Washington Hospital and performing PFT’s to include but not limited to: performing bio-testing on PFT machine and performing High Altitude Simulation Tests (HAST)

• Understands patient’s condition and changes in condition, by classifying the patient according to stability levels.
• Knowledge of normal and abnormal physiology related to the respiratory system.
• Understanding of the indications, appropriateness, contraindications, and side effects of various medications and treatment techniques.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to organize work, set priorities and perform detailed work.