RCP RRT: Irvine Respiratory Care Dept

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs all respiratory care modalities in the treatment of pulmonary disease and disorders, adhering to all department and hospital required license(s), certifications, regulatory agency requirements.
• Performs bedside diagnostic tests and assessments to evaluate the extent of pulmonary dysfunction.
• Manages and monitors mechanical ventilation and artificial airways.
• Participates in cardiac arrest/respiratory arrest code situations and assists with intubation.
• Maintains a working knowledge of department standard operating procedures, including the use of specialized instrumentation, Quality Control requirements, and preventive maintenance.
• This includes the knowledge of specialized equipment and related computer systems.
• Projects an image of professionalism in communication, appearance and conduct.
• Supports the department mission.
• Participates in the continuous quality improvement process.
• Position may require travel between various Hoag Hospital (Hoag) locations and its affiliates.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Home Health

• Performs all respiratory care modalities in the treatment of pulmonary disease and disorders.
• Performs bedside diagnostic tests and assessments to evaluate the extent of pulmonary dysfunction.
• Maintains a working knowledge of department standard operating procedures, including the use of specialized instrumentation, Quality Control requirements, and preventive maintenance.
• This includes the knowledge of specialized respiratory equipment.
• Projects an image of professionalism in communication, appearance and conduct.
• Supports the department mission.
• Participates in the continuous quality improvement process.
• Position requires travel to patient homes for respiratory therapy visits.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited Respiratory Care program required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Care, Health Services Management, or related studies preferred.
• Previous experience as an RCP practicing in the acute care patient setting preferred.

License Required

• Current license to practice respiratory care issued by the Respiratory Care Board of California (RCP)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential verified and granted by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC), must remain current for the entire term of employment

License Preferred

• N/A

Certifications Required

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification granted by the American Heart Association
• Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) granted by the American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Department certification in arterial puncture, arterial blood gas analysis, and performance of ECGs

Certifications Preferred

• Adult Critical Care Specialist (ACCS), Neonatal Pediatric Specialist (NPS), Certified or Registered Pulmonary Function Testing (CPFT or RPFT)
• STABLE Certification