Respiratory Care Practitioner

• License: Current Respiratory Care Practitioner license as issued by the State of California is mandatory at all times.
• Knowledge: Possess a working knowledge of all Respiratory Care procedures, modalities, and equipment utilized in pediatric and adolescent care at this facility.
• Education/Training: Must be a graduate of an AMA approved Respiratory Therapy program.
• Experience: One year of Respiratory Care experience in either an acute or subacute pediatric facility is preferred.
• Certifications: CRTT or RRT as issued by the NBRC (RRT preferred). BCLS, PALS are required; ACLS preferred.

• Starting at $36/h- $48/h based on experience.
• Night differential: Wage $1/h.
• Weekend differential: Wage $1/h.
• Level II staff (additional responsibilities) $1-2/h.
• Referral Bonus.
• Sign-on Bonus of $1,000.

• Provide basic Respiratory Care including appropriate monitoring of patient during therapies.
• Perform Critical Respiratory Care including high/low flow oxygen delivery systems, monitoring and invasive and non-invasive ventilatory support.
• Perform tracheostomy care and tracheostomy tube changes.
• Identify specific areas where resident or family education is indicated and follow through to completion.
• Provide clear and detailed exchanges of information with other staff as necessary to facilitate the most appropriate and efficient care of the resident to whom you are assigned.
• Respond appropriately to “stat team” and CPR situation, managing the airway and providing respiratory care as necessary.
• Be a team member.
• Act professional.
• Check for appropriate backup trachs (2) and ambu bags (2) during endorsement at bedside.
• Ensure proper patient assessment is done at the beginning of the shift.
• Ensure treatment is performed as per doctor's order and in a timely manner.
• Ensure patient rooms are covered when nurses are on break or busy.
• Ensure the airway patent and clear at all times.
• Date all medication that is required to be dated (e.g. xopenex, pulmicort, mucomyst, etc)
• Date all water bottles, circuits, and filters.
• Offer help any time you are not busy.
• Endorse medication keys and patient condition at bedside.

• Must be able to crouch /stoop as required.
• Lifting Requirements: Must be capable of lifting or carrying objects that weigh up to 45 pounds.
• Must be able to discern colors.
• Physical skills necessary to operate all equipment: must be able to stand, reach in all directions, lift, and carry objects. Must have fine motor skills.
• Must have 20/20 vision (correction devices allowed) and be able to appropriately read patient information, posted materials, and other written information.
• Must hear (correctional devices allowed) and comprehend well enough to give and receive information for appropriate completion of duties.
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and listen in English with a skill level essential for communication in a sub-acute facility.
• Must have normal physical stamina.
• Must be able to bend and twist.
• Must have full use of both hands.
• Must be able to walk intermittently, six to ten hours per shift.
• Must be able to perform chest compressions and hand resuscitator ventilation during CPR.

• 401(k).
• Dental Insurance.
• Flexible spending account.
• Health insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Vision insurance.

• 12-hour shift.
• Day shift.
• Night shift.

• 3x12.
• Monday to Friday.
• Self-determined schedule.
• Weekend availability.

• Day Shift (Preferred).
• Night Shift (Preferred).

Salary : $36 - $48