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Respiratory Care Practitioner

Dignity Health

Grass Valley, CAJob$50.31–61.2/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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Compensation
$50.31–61.2/hr
Location
Grass Valley, CA
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

California Respiratory Care Practitioner LicenseRegistered Respiratory TherapistBasic Life Support CPRAdvanced Cardiac Life SupportPediatric Advanced Life SupportNeonatal Resuscitation ProgramAssociate's degree

Job overview

The Respiratory Care Practitioner provides direct care to patients with respiratory disorders by assessing pulmonary status, implementing treatment plans, and educating patients and families. The role administers respiratory medications and treatments, monitors patient and laboratory data, and collaborates with physicians and medical staff. An associate degree in respiratory therapy and specified licenses and certifications are required; neonatal intubation certification is preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Respiratory CareOxygen TherapyVentilator ManagementAirway ManagementBi-Level VentilationHeliox TherapyChest PhysiotherapySputum InductionHumidity TherapyDME CoordinationAerosol TherapyNocturnal OximetryPulmonary RehabilitationPulse OximetryEKGPulmonary Function TestingCardiovascular MonitoringArterial Blood Gas AnalysisPhysical AssessmentLaboratory Data MonitoringClinical SkillsCritical ThinkingEquipment ProficiencyCommunication

Qualifications

Associate of Science in Respiratory TherapyCalifornia Respiratory Care Practitioner LicenseRegistered Respiratory TherapistBasic Life Support CPRAdvanced Cardiac Life SupportPediatric Advanced Life SupportNeonatal Resuscitation ProgramNeonatal Intubation Certification

Full job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Respiratory Therapist, you will provide essential direct patient care, assessing, treating, and managing patients with respiratory disorders. Your role is vital for improving patient outcomes.

Every day you will assess respiratory status, implement treatment plans (oxygen, ventilation, airway management), and educate patients/families. You'll document interventions and collaborate with physicians and medical staff.

To be successful, you will demonstrate strong clinical skills, critical thinking, and equipment proficiency. Excellent communication for patient interaction and interdisciplinary collaboration, plus a commitment to safety and continuous development, are essential.

  • Responsible for the safe and accurate administration of all respiratory medications, treatments, procedures, and monitoring including but not limited to: oxygen therapy, adult ventilator management, neonatal ventilator management, ventilator transport, bi-level ventilation management, heliox therapy, chest physiotherapy, sputum induction, airway care, humidity therapy, DME coordination, aerosol therapy, isolation controlled environments, nocturnal oximetry study, pulmonary education and rehabilitation, pulse oximetry, EKGs, adult and pediatric, pulmonary function testing, cardiovascular monitoring; rhythm, heart rate, B/P, respirations, arterial blood gas procedure and analysis.

  • Assumes primary responsibility for meeting patients respiratory care needs during shift.

  • Makes recommendations, as appropriate, to patients attending physician when changes in respiratory care are required.

  • Assesses pulmonary status of patient by using physical assessment skills.

  • Monitors laboratory data to determine changes in acid/base balance, chemistry panels, hematology and other data which aids in treating the patient.

  • Verifies and receives verbal and/or written orders for respiratory care.

Job Requirements

Required

  • Associates Of Science in Respiratory Therapy

  • Respiratory Care Practitioner: CA (RESP-LIC:CA)

  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

  • Basic Life Support - CPR (BLS) through the American Heart Association

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months through the American Heart Association

  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support(PALS) within 6 months through the American Heart Association

  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within 6 months through the American Heart Association

Preferred

  • Neonatal intubation certification

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1958, Dignity Health - Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital is a 104-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Grass Valley, California. Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, cancer care, women’s health, and neurology. Additionally, Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital, has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center. It has been named a Top Rural Hospital by The Leapfrog Group for three consecutive years, one of only 16 rural hospitals in the US to achieve this award.

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Pay Range

$50.31 - $61.20 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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