Respiratory Care Practitioner
Overview
Natividad is currently seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner. Under general supervision and medical direction, administers skilled respiratory therapy utilizing standard techniques and procedures; and does other work as required.
Specific Skills
- Principles, practices, techniques and terminology used in respiratory therapy, cardiology and pulmonary function field
- Medical gases, their uses, side effects and methods of administration
- Symptoms common to patients suffering from respiratory ailments
- Perform a variety of skilled respiratory treatment
- Operate, maintain and repair technical respiratory equipment
- Deal tactfully with patients in often stressful situations
- Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with medical staff and co-workers
- Perform basic mathematical functions in order to calculate test results by formula, using calculators, conversion tables and nomograms
- Communicate in order to instruct and explain to others the fundamentals of respiratory therapy, and the use and care of respiratory equipment
- Maintain a variety of records and prepare reports on therapy given
- Follow oral and written instructions.
Responsible For
- Performs electrocardiographs, complete pulmonary function testing, stress testing, halter monitor set-ups and scanning and other medical procedures related to cardiopulmonary
- Performs all modalities of respiratory therapy such as Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing (IPPB) therapy, medical gas administration, delivery of aerosolized drugs, continuous mechanical ventilation and airway maintenance; changes oxygen tanks and performs pulmonary drainage procedures. Performs pulmonary "bedside" screens.
- Responds to emergency calls throughout the hospital by supplying oxygen, performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation or artificial respiration.
- Maintains records of treatments given; checks doctor's orders on patient charts for changes in therapy.
- Performs routine mechanical maintenance on respiratory therapy equipment; cleans and prepares equipment after use.
- Performs electrocardiographs, stress tests, and other medical procedures.
- Assists in the instruction of nursing personnel in surveillance of patient and equipment after initial installation; may participate in the training of new staff.
Additional Requirements
- Natividad requires that all incumbents pass a pre-employment physical/medical assessment.
- Natividad will conduct a thorough background and reference check process which includes a Department of Justice fingerprint check.
- Employees who drive on County business to carry out job related duties must possess a valid CA Driver License for the class vehicle driven and clean driving record.
- Employees must have and show their original Social Security Card and a valid CA Driver License or CA State ID prior to the first day of work.
- Incumbents may be required to work all shifts, including weekends and holidays;
- Incumbents may be required to work with potentially hazardous and infectious substances.
Job Nature
Educational Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Maintain a valid licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) issued by the Respiratory Care Board of California pursuant to Business and Professions Code, Division 2, Chapter 8.3, §3700 EXAMPLES OF EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/TRAINING Any combination of training, education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities and required conditions of employment listed above is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is: Education: Coursework leading to certification as a Respiratory Care Practitioner issued by the Respiratory Care Board of California; and Licenses/Certificates: Certification with the National Board of Respiratory Therapy as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is highly desirable.
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