Respiratory Care Practitioner - Respiratory

Under general supervision of Respiratory Care Leadership and according to physician order, provides respiratory care treatment and diagnostic services within the guidelines of the Respiratory Care Services department Policy and Procedure Manual. Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) duties as applied in general clinical care areas, critical/intensive care (i.e. CICU, SICU, and IICU), Emergency Department, Trauma, Perioperative, Labor and Delivery, and other care areas as required. The RCP Position requires clinical assessment skills, ability to make appropriate clinical decisions, provide respiratory treatment and care for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients. The RCP performs all duties of blood gas analysis including stick, draw, analysis and reporting.