Respiratory Care Practitioner
Company: Loma Linda University Health
Location: Murrieta
Posted on: April 16, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Summary: The Respiratory Care Practitioner administers
simple and complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, which
assist in the treatment and diagnosis of adult, pediatric, and
neonatal patients with cardiopulmonary dysfunction. Provides care
in general and critical care and specialty areas. Possesses
advanced skills in assessment and appropriate application of
respiratory care services in one age specific group and
intermediate skills in other age groups. Records treatment and
diagnostic information in the medical record. Performs other duties
as needed.Education and Experience: An Associate's Degree from an
accredited respiratory therapy program required. Minimum one (1)
year of clinical experience preferred.Knowledge and Skills: Able to
assemble and troubleshoot patient and machine equipment; draw
blood; assess (patient or examination); perform preventative
maintenance; calibrate equipment. Able to relate and communicate
positively, effectively, and professionally with others; be
assertive and consistent in following and enforcing policies; work
calmly and respond courteously when under pressure; lead,
supervise, teach, and collaborate; accept direction. Able to
perform basic math functions and algebraic calculations; interpret
data; understand microprocessor equipment; understand departmental
and hospital information system; Able to communicate effectively in
English in person, in writing, and on the telephone; think
critically; work independently with minimal supervision; manage
multiple assignments effectively; problem solve; organize and
prioritize workload; recall information with accuracy; pay close
attention to detail. Able to distinguish colors; hear sufficiently
for general conversation in person and on the telephone; identify
and distinguish various sounds associated with the work place and
patient care; see adequately to read computer screens, medical
records, and written documents necessary to position; discern
temperature variances through touch.Licensures and Certifications:
Respiratory Care Practitioner License from the State of California
is required. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National
Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) is required. Basic Life Support
Provider (BLS) certification and maintaining a current age-specific
Advanced Life Support Provider certification, Pediatric Advanced
Life Support (PALS), and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
through an American Heart Association (AHA) provider training
program are required. Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) is
required. Sugar, Temperature, Airway, Blood Pressure, Lab Work,
Emotional Support (STABLE) Program certification required, or must
be obtained by the sixth month of hire.
Our mission is to continue the teaching and healing ministry of
Jesus Christ. Our core values are compassion, excellence, humility,
integrity, justice, teamwork and wholeness.
Keywords: Loma Linda University Health, Catalina Island , Respiratory Care Practitioner, Healthcare , Murrieta, California
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