Respiratory Care Practitioner
On-siteLos Angeles, California, United States
Job Summary
Perform arterial punctures, continuous ventilation, airway maintenance, emergency care, infection control, isolation procedures, mechanical ventilator operation, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and medical gas administration for neonate, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients. Ensure patient care is appropriate, effective, and delivered timely while maintaining equipment in optimal working order per policy. Provide accurate, culturally sensitive patient and family education and report diagnostic test results promptly. Maintain all communications with patients and caregivers as appropriate. Requires current California RCP License, BLS, ACLS, PALS, and Fire Safety certification.
Required Qualifications
- Current California RCP License
- Respiratory Care Practitioner: CA
- Basic Life Support - CPR
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Fire Safety
Desired Qualifications
- Associates or Bachelors of Science in Respiratory Therapy
- 2 years acute care experience including pediatrics, trauma, and ventilator management
- blood gas and pulmonary function testing experience
- experience with extended and manage care
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