KPC GLOBAL MEDICAL CENTERS INC.·Victorville, California
The Respiratory Care Practitioner III performs respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by a physician, focusing on assessment, planning, implementation, and documentation of patient care considering age-specific needs. This role may involve serving as a Lead RCP, attending C-sections, and providing coverage for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
Job title: Respiratory Care Practitioner III
Reports to: Manager of Cardiopulmonary Services
Under the direction and authorization of the medical director and cardiopulmonary director, an RCP III is responsible for performing respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the physician. Emphasis will be toward the assessment, planning, implementation and documentation of care, with consideration of age and population-specific needs and requirements of the patient. May be assigned/identified as Lead RCP. Attends all C-sections and provides Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) coverage. Performs all other duties as assigned.
Associate degree in respiratory therapy required. If Associate degree not obtained, high school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor degree preferred. Minimum of 5 years of critical care experience from newborn to geriatric. Minimum of 2 years of experience working in a NICU preferred.
Current Respiratory Care Practitioner licensure in the State of California. CRT or RRT preferred. Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP required. Current S.T.A.B.L.E. certificate preferred. Neonatal Pediatric Specialist preferred and/or Adult Critical Care Specialist preferred.
Candidates must possess a minimum of 5 years of critical care experience spanning from newborn to geriatric patients, along with current Respiratory Care Practitioner licensure in California and required certifications (BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP). An Associate degree in respiratory therapy is required, and a Bachelor degree is preferred.
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