Respiratory Care Practitioner

Full Time - 12 hour shifts

6:00am - 6:30pm

Every Other Weekend shift

What You Will Do

Plans and administers assigned respiratory care functions and duties.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of a CoARC accredited respiratory therapy program
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) - The National Board of Respiratory Care -REQUIRED
• California Respiratory Care Practitioners (RCP) - Respiratory Care Board of CA -REQUIRED
• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's Degree Related field
• 1 Year Respiratory Care experience
• ACLS Certification (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - American Heart Association -PREFERRED
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) -PREFERRED

Essential Functions

• Communication: Communicates patient status, observed change and responses to appropriate member of the healthcare team. Consistently updates IPOC/IPER once per shift. Consults other departments as appropriate to provide for and interdisciplinary approach to the patient's needs. Attends patient care rounds.
• Documentation: Proficient in computer systems for data entry charges/credits. Maintains patient records as per department guidelines. Enters patient charges/credits as directed with specified time frame. Point of care documentation.
• Quality: Adheres to aseptic technique and universal precautions. Considers patient safety, age, cultural; psychosocial/physical needs of patients and families when providing care. Provides explanation to patient and family prior to administering care and answers questions. Performs and adheres to department established patient care assessment and/or patient driven protocol. Identifies inappropriate care and follows through with appropriate recommendations. Participates in orientation of new staff/students.
• Time management: Completes delegated duties within timeframes or reports to the appropriate healthcare team member when unable to complete assignment. Accepts additional assignments willingly. Demonstrates ability to adapt to changing workloads with adherence to all department rules and guidelines of care. (Answering pages timely) Demonstrates ability to organize, prioritize and complete assignments in a timely manner including taking breaks/lunch.

Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class.