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Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP)

KERN VALLEY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT

Lake Isabella, CAFull-time / Per Diem$36.8–53.36/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$36.8–53.36/hr
Location
Lake Isabella, CA
Schedule
Full-time / Per Diem
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

California RCP LicenseRRT And CRT LicensureBLS And ACLS CertificatesPALS Certificate Within 60 DaysBasic Arrhythmia Certification Within 90 Days

Job overview

The Respiratory Care Practitioner provides cardiopulmonary care services according to physician orders and department policies and procedures. Alongside respiratory therapy duties, the practitioner works part-time as an Emergency Technician, providing supportive care to Emergency Department patients under the direct supervision of a registered nurse or physician. The posting lists a full-time night-shift position and multiple per-diem positions.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Medical TerminologyRespiratory Equipment UseChest Physical TherapyEnglish CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsBasic Computer Skills

Qualifications

Acute Hospital or Ambulance ExperienceEMT CertificationAMA-Approved Respiratory Therapy ProgramCalifornia RCP LicenseRRT and CRT Licensure1+ Year Cardiopulmonary ExperienceBLS and ACLS CertificatesPALS Certificate Within 60 DaysBasic Arrhythmia Certification Within 90 DaysATLS CertificationEnglish Proficiency

Full job description

RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONER FT *Night Shift with Multiple Per Diem positions available Location - Respiratory Therapy (Pulmonary) $36.80 - $53.36 per hour Job Description Responsible for providing cardiopulmonary care services in accordance with specific physician's orders, department policies and procedures. In addition to performing RT duties, this person will work part-time as an Emergency Technician providing supportive care to the Emergency Department patients under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse or physician. Qualifications and Skills - Experience in acute hospital or ambulance setting and EMT certification is preferred. - Graduate from an AMA approved school of Respiratory Therapy, with current California Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) and Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT and CRT) licensure. - Minimum 1+ year experience in all aspects of cardiopulmonary services preferred, with knowledge of medical terminology. Will consider exceptional new graduate. - Must have current BLS and ACLS certificates, with PALS certificate required within 60-days of hire. - Basic Arrhythmia (Telemetry) certification required within 90-days of hire. - Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) preferred. - Must be able to utilize applicable respiratory equipment and perform chest PT. - Must be able to effectively communicate in English; both verbal and written. - Must have good interpersonal skills and interface professionally, tactfully and respectfully with patients, staff and the general public. - Basic computer skills required.

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