respiratory care technician

Mohawk Valley Health System

<div><div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job Summary</b></h2>
</div><div><p>
Under the supervision of the Respiratory Care Services Medical Director and Clinical Coordinator, the Respiratory Therapist is responsible for providing respiratory care services in accordance with specific physician&rsquo;s orders, department policies and procedures.</p>
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Core Job Responsibilities</b></h2>
</div><div><ul><li>Complete physician prescribed respiratory care modalities while demonstrating a conscientious approach in their administration to the patient</li>
<li>Verify correct and appropriate orders and takes action to clarify any discrepancies. Consistently responds to outcome of therapy and pursues any necessary changes to provide the most accurate drug dosage delivery device</li>
<li>Gather appropriate information for a basis for evaluation, recommendations and treatments</li>
<li>Document all relative information of patient assessments/treatments/education, on the appropriate form in a legible and complete manner.
</li><li>Thoroughly instruct patients and uses patient handouts when appropriate</li>
<li>Assure respiratory equipment is set up correctly and operating properly. Alerts lead tech or supervisor of any discrepancies or questions. Follows up on lost or broken equipment with appropriate explanation.</li>
<li>Demonstrate the ability to interpret ABG values and communicates values to physicians making suggestions for improvement.</li>
<li>Perform other duties as required.</li>
</ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Education/Experience Requirements</b></h2>
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REQUIRED:</b>
</p><ul><li>Graduate of an AMA<b> </b>approved school of respiratory care and/or certified or registered by the NBRC
</li></ul><p><b>PREFERRED:</b></p>
<ul><li>3-5 years experience in hospital setting</li>
</ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Licensure/Certification Requirements</b></h2>
</div><div><p><b>
REQUIRED:</b></p>
<ul><li>Current NYS respiratory therapist or technician license
</li><li>BLS/CPR certification</li>
</ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Disclaimer</b></h2>
</div><div><p>
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability. Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.</p>
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Job Details</b></h2>
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Req Id 97997<br>
Department RESPIRATORY THERAPY<br>
Shift Variable<br>
Shift Hours Worked 8.50<br>
FTE 0.20<br>
Work Schedule CWA-UFCSM - 8 HR<br>
Employee Status A7 - Occasional<br>
Union 2005 - CWA<br>
Pay Range $34.83 - $50.51 Per Hour</p></div></div></div></div>

Licensed Registered Respiratory Therapist - Occasional - RNC Location

Dartmouth Health

<div><b>Overview
</b><div>Respiratory Therapists receive a $15,000 sign on bonus. We also help out with relocation.
</div><div></div><div>DH has Respiratory Therapist openings on the day and night shifts. Every other weekend and alternate holidays.
</div><div></div><div>Benefit's link: https://www.flipsnack.com/enroll/2026-dhmc-benefits-brochure [flipsnack.com]
</div><div></div><div>Dartmouth Health is looking for full-time Registered Respiratory Therapists who want to work in a fast-paced critical care environment with a high degree of autonomy using a multitude of respiratory driven protocols. We are offering the opportunity to work at an academic medical center in a rural environment. Experience incredible facilities, academic rigor, and a commitment to compassionate care in an environment that allows respiratory therapists to thrive in a growing department. Qualified candidates must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). New graduates are welcome to apply and obtain their RRT within six months of hire.
</div><div></div><div>Dartmouth Health is a national leader in patient-centered health care. With operations across New Hampshire and Vermont serving a population of 1.9 million patients, the system includes Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics (New Hampshire's only academic medical center and Level 1 trauma center), a large multispecialty physician practice, the Dartmouth Cancer Center (a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center), the Children's Hospital at Dartmouth Health, a community hospital and critical access hospitals.
</div><div><b>Environment:
</b></div><div>Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics is an academic medical center located in Lebanon, New Hampshire in the Upper Connecticut River Valley on the NH and VT border. Home to Dartmouth College, the Upper Valley is a vibrant, academic and professional community offering excellent schools, lively arts, and an unmatched quality of life in a beautiful, rural setting. Amenities associated with urban areas in Boston MA, Burlington VT, and Montreal, QC are all within a few hours drive. U.S. News &amp; World Report has consistently ranked Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics as One of America&rsquo;s Best Hospitals.
</div><div></div><p>Watch this video to learn more about living in the Upper Valley.
</p><p>Watch this video to learn more about working at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics.
</p><p></p><p>If you are not a Respiratory Therapist and you are interested in the field of Respiratory Care, please follow this link for more information:
</p><p>Home &ndash; MoreRTs - Respiratory Therapist Campaign .
</p><div>RRTs at DH set up and operate various types of oxygen and other therapeutic equipment. Administers prescribed doses of medicinal gases and aerosolized drugs.
</div><div>DH Respiratory Therapists work in Adult Critical Care, Neonatal and Pediatric critical care, neonatal transport and ECMO.<br>
</div><br>
<b>Responsibilities
</b><div><ul><li>Reviews existing data in patient record. Collects and evaluates additional pertinent clinical information by inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation and patient interview.
</li></ul><ul><li>Inspects chest x-ray to determine presence of or changes in consolidation, atelectasis, pneumothorax, opacification, position of tracheal tube and other conditions.
</li></ul><ul><li>Recommends respiratory care alternatives to meet patient care objectives. Recommends the collection of additional pertinent data through chest x-ray, blood gas analysis, pulmonary function studies, and other laboratory tests.
</li></ul><ul><li>Performs and evaluates bedside spirometry, pulmonary mechanics and pulmonary function studies. Determines appropriateness of prescribed therapy and goals for identified pathophysiological state.
</li></ul><ul><li>Selects, assembles and checks the equipment for proper function, operation and cleanliness, including correction of malfunctions. Performs procedures for disinfection and sterilization.
</li></ul><ul><li>Conducts prescribed therapeutic procedures to achieve maintenance of a patient airway, including maintenance of adequate humidification, use of appropriate oro-nasopharyngeal airways, and changing of tracheostomy tubes. Explains planned therapy and goals to patient.
</li></ul><ul><li>Conducts prescribed therapeutic procedures to achieve removal of bronchopulmonary secretions, and administers prescribed pharmacologic agents.
</li></ul><ul><li>Conducts prescribed therapeutic procedures to achieve adequate spontaneous and artificial ventilation.
</li></ul><ul><li>Conducts prescribed therapeutic procedures to achieve adequate oxygenation including adjustment of oxygen concentration, adjustment of PEEP/CPAP, and prevention of &quot;iatrogenic&quot; hypoxemia.
</li></ul><ul><li>Evaluates and monitors patient's response to respiratory therapy. Modifies treatment techniques based on patient response to IPPB, incentive breathing devices, aerosol therapy, oxygen therapy and mechanical ventilation.
</li></ul><ul><li>Initiates, conducts and modifies respiratory therapy techniques in an emergency setting, including CPR, monitoring and patient transport.
</li></ul><ul><li>Records therapy and results as required by hospital policy and regulating agencies; communicates information to appropriate members of health care team.
</li></ul><ul><li>May assist physician performing bronchoscopy, tracheostomy, and invasive monitoring.
</li></ul><ul><li>Develops education and training programs, and conducting of in-service training for departmental and non-departmental staff.
</li></ul><ul><li>Performs other duties as required or assigned.
</li></ul></div><br>
<b>Qualifications
</b>None<br>
<ul><li>
</li></ul><br>
<p><b>Required Licensure/Certifications
</b></p><div>- Licensed Respiratory Practitioner within the State of NH - ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) required within six (6) months of hire. - Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) upon hire; new grads may obtain within 6 months of hire. - BLS required at time of hire.<br>
</div><br>
<div><ul><li><b>Area of Interest: </b>Allied Health
</li><li><b>Pay Range: </b>$33.88/Hr. - $52.52/Hr.
</li><li><b>FTE/Hours per pay period: </b>0.90 - 36 hrs/per week
</li><li><b>Shift: </b>Rotating
</li><li><b>Job ID: </b>35522<br>
</li></ul></div><br>
<p>Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans. Click here for information on these benefits and more: Benefits | DHMC and Clinics Careers
</p><p><i>Dartmouth Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.</i></p></div>

Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Care

Sutter Health

<div><p>We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!</p><p></p><p><b>
Organization:</b></p>
SRMC-Sutter Roseville Med Center<p></p><p><b>
Position Overview:</b></p>
Performs therapeutic, diagnostic, and emergency respiratory care procedures and provides assessment, treatment, care and evaluation for patients with respiratory insufficiencies or abnormalities. Exercises sound judgment, and developed clinical skills to provide input to and implement the patient's plan of care based on the diagnosis and physician orders in a timely manner. Gains confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers through competent patient assessment, attentive monitoring and care, and effective communication. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care. May also be responsible for performing specific procedures and/or orient other staff to the department.<p></p><p><b>
Job Description</b>:</p><p><b>
EDUCATION:</b><br>
Other: Graduate of a two-year respiratory care program accredited by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) (may be evidenced by RCP/RRT/CRT license)<br>
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<b>CERTIFICATION &amp; LICENSURE:</b><br>
CA Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) required<br>
<br>
Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP)</p><p></p><p>
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) Certification through National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) preferred</p><p><br>
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider</p><p></p><p><b><br>
TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:</b><br>
2 years of recent relevant experience.<br>
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<b>SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:</b><br>
Knowledge of respiratory therapy principles, procedures, views, and equipment, including some experience responding to traumas and various hospital emergencies.<br>
Ability to interpret a variety of data and instructions, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.<br>
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Capable of performing routine or emergency respiratory care as well as a basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.<br>
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Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.<br>
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Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadline.<br>
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General knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook), electronic health records (EHR), and EPIC.<br>
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Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.<br>
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Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.<br>
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Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.<br>
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Ensure the privacy of each patient&rsquo;s protected health information (PHI).<br>
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Build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.<br>
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Function effectively and perform this position in an emergency situation.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Job Shift:</b></p>
Nights<p></p><p><b>
Schedule:</b></p>
Full Time<p></p><p><b>
Shift Hours:</b></p>
12<p></p><p><b>
Days of the Week:</b></p>
Variable<p></p><p><b>
Weekend Requirements:</b></p>
Every other Weekend<p></p><p><b>
Benefits:</b></p>
Yes<p></p><p><b>
Unions:</b></p>
Yes<p></p><p><b>
Position Status:</b></p>
Non-Exempt<p></p><p><b>
Weekly Hours:</b></p>
36<p></p><p><b>
Employee Status:</b></p>
Regular<p></p><p>
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.</p><p></p>
Pay Range is $55.83 to $68.07 / hour<p></p><p><i>
The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate&rsquo;s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health&rsquo;s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.</i></p></div>

Respiratory Care Practitioner II

CommonSpirit Health

<div><b>Job Summary and Responsibilities</b><div><br>
As our Respiratory Therapist, you will provide essential direct patient care, assessing, treating, and managing patients with respiratory disorders. Your role is vital for improving patient outcomes.<br>
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Every day you will assess respiratory status, implement treatment plans (oxygen, ventilation, airway management), and educate patients/families. You'll document interventions and collaborate with physicians and medical staff.<br>
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To be successful, you will demonstrate strong clinical skills, critical thinking, and equipment proficiency. Excellent communication for patient interaction and interdisciplinary collaboration, plus a commitment to safety and continuous development, are essential.</div><ul><li>
Performs full range of basic respiratory care for all patient populations.</li><li>
Performs and documents a complete patient assessment including (but not limited to) vital signs, breath sounds, cough, and respiratory pattern with each ventilator system check and with each treatment.</li><li>
Checks all equipment and respiratory modalities (including invasive and non-invasive), maintains alarms and documents accurately and completely.</li><li>
Performs ABGs utilizing 2 patient identifiers, properly handles blood specimens, reports critical values, and maintains blood gas lab logs (where applicable).</li><li>
Accurately completes patient billing.</li><li>
Correctly charges, labels, scans and discards medications.</li></ul><b>
Job Requirements</b><div><b>
Required</b></div><ul><li>
Graduate of an AMA Respiratory Therapy Program</li><li>
Respiratory Care Practitioner: AZ</li><li>
Certified Respiratory Therapist</li><li>
Registered Respiratory Therapist, upon hire and</li><li>
American Heart Association Basic Life Support - CPR</li></ul><div><b><br>
Preferred</b></div><ul><li>
Neonatal Resuscitation Program</li></ul>
Where You'll Work<p><br>
Hello Humankindness</p><p>
Imagine working in an environment where your experience and dedication truly makes a difference, guided by Dignity Health's profound values: Dignity, Justice, Stewardship, Collaboration, and Quality. Here, patient-first care isn't just a motto &ndash; it's our daily practice. As a leading 443-bed acute care hospital, we champion interdisciplinary teamwork and the highest standards of safety, because our patients, and you, deserve nothing less.</p><p>
For over 50 years, Chandler Regional Medical Center (CRMC) has been a trusted partner to the vibrant East Valley community. This means you'll be joining a stable, growing organization with a rich history of service and innovation. We're passionate about your professional growth, offering extensive training, comprehensive resources, and abundant career advancement opportunities to help you reach your full potential.</p><p>
If you're a dedicated, compassionate professional eager for a dynamic, patient-centered career with one of Arizona's 'Most Admired Companies,' and you thrive in a truly supportive environment, we invite you to discover how your passion can transform lives at CRMC. Explore our opportunities and become a part of a team that celebrates you.</p><b><br>
Pay Range</b><br>
$30.91 - $45.98 /hour</div>

Respiratory Care Practitioner

PAM Health

<div><div><i>We are looking for a </i><b><i>Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) </i></b><i>to join our team and care for our diverse patient population. The ideal candidate will have prior inpatient hospital experience or a desire and commitment to learn.</i></div><div></div><div><br>
At PAM Health, we care for chronically and critically ill patients who require extended hospital care. PAM Health has over 80 hospital locations and employs over 11,000 people across the country. Our teams work together to deliver the highest level of compassionate care ensuring the best possible outcome for our patients.</div><div></div><div><br>
The <b>Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) </b>performs routine therapy, diagnostic and emergency cardiopulmonary procedures for patients in PAM Health hospitals and maintains all equipment in working order. Provides phlebotomy and basic laboratory testing for the patient population as required or requested.</div><ul><li><b><br>
Education and Training:</b> Must be certified or licensed in the state where the hospital resides to practice respiratory care. Must possess and maintain current BLS and ACLS certification. Blood gas licensure required if employed in the state of Nevada. For hospitals that perform arterial punctures and/or run blood gases, at least a high school diploma is required, preferably an associate degree.</li><li><b>
Experience:</b> Minimum of one-year clinical respiratory experience preferred.</li></ul></div>

Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) - PRN Days | Overland Park Rehab

<div><b>Job Summary and Responsibilities</b><div><br>
As our Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP), you will be a vital clinical professional, dedicated to providing high-quality respiratory care to pediatric, adult, and geriatric critical care patients.<br>
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Every day, under medical and departmental direction, you'll deliver essential respiratory care per physician orders and policies. You'll ensure critical care services are met, meticulously manage equipment, and adapt care plans to optimize patient outcomes.<br>
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To be successful, you'll combine strong clinical expertise, meticulous attention to detail, excellent communication, and a compassionate approach, directly contributing to healing and recovery in critical care.</div><ul><li>
Demonstrates knowledge regarding infant, pediatric and adult pulmonary disease processes and appropriate respiratory care interventions.</li><li>
Demonstrates knowledge of applicable ventilator modalities and applications in the acute and sub-acute settings.</li><li>
Demonstrates knowledge of applicable infant and pediatric ventilator modalities and applications in the sub-acute setting.</li><li>
Demonstrates knowledge of respiratory pharmacology, including recommended dosing, indications, and contraindications of each drug.</li><li>
Demonstrates knowledge of therapeutic management and monitoring of the sick neonate.</li><li>
Provides safe and effective therapeutic administration of aerosolized medications to the tracheal bronchial tree through nebulized medications and IPPB.</li></ul><b>
Job Requirements</b><div>
Required</div><ul><li>
Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program. Respiratory care services is pediatric department shall be provided by respiratory care practitioners who are licensed by the state of California and who have completed formal training in pediatric respiratory care which includes didactic and clinical experience.</li><li>
Respiratory Care Practitioner: CA,</li><li>
Basic Life Support - CPR,</li><li>
Advanced Cardiac Life Support</li><li>
Pediatric Advanced Life Support</li><li>
Neonatal Resuscitation Program</li></ul><div><br>
Preferred</div><ul><li>
One (1) year previous experience as an RCP in acute care</li><li>
Two (2) years of acute care experience, including critical care and neonatal intensive care for lead therapist positions</li><li>
Experience in pediatric mechanical ventilation and airway management for working in the pediatric sub-acute unit</li></ul>
Where You'll Work<div><br>
Founded in 1910, Dignity Health - Community Hospital of San Bernardino is a 343-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital. Serving over 75,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II NICU, maternity care and pediatrics, and behavioral health and long-term subacute care for adults and children.</div><div>
Additionally, Community Hospital of San Bernardino has been recognized with the gold seal of approval by the Joint Commission, as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, and rated five stars for Children&rsquo;s Subacute Center by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. In 2025, we were voted Best Hospital by Inland Empire Magazine.</div><div>
Community Hospital of San Bernardino shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health and CommonSpirit Health, one of the nation&rsquo;s largest health care systems, dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality, and affordable patient-centered care.</div><div>
One Community. One Mission. One California</div><b><br>
Pay Range</b><br>
$67.61 - $67.61 /hour</div>

Respiratory Care Practitioner III

Kaiser Permanente

<div><div><b>Job Summary:</b></div><p>
Under physician supervision, in accordance with policies and procedures approved by the Medical Director, is expected to assume primary clinical responsibility for all respiratory care modalities and to exercise considerable independent clinical judgment in the respiratory care of patients. Must be capable of serving as a technical resource person to the physician regarding current practices in respiratory care and to the hospital staff regarding effective and safe methods for administering respiratory care. Works under the general supervision of an administrative supervisor or the direction of a technical lead to deliver respiratory care services to patients in all areas of the hospital. Must be able to adapt to the particular area of duty assignment and to perform special duties required by the assignment. Standards of performance for the area to which the individual is assigned must be maintained.<br>
Special duties may include provision of basic and advanced respiratory care to neonatal and pediatric patients in the intensive care unit and during transport, which frequently requires making rapid decisions and assisting physicians to respond to status changes in neonatal and pediatric patients.<br>
Special duties may include performance of a variety of diagnostic tests of the cardiopulmonary system and to determine the effect of disease and treatment on that system.</p><div><b><br>
Essential Responsibilities:</b></div><ul><li><b>
Selects Reviews, Obtains and Interprets Data</b>: Reads and evaluates physicians orders, clarifying as needed. Accurately transcribes physician orders to electronic charting system or departmental patient master. Reviews patient information including history, lab data, radiologic studies, progress notes, respiratory and cardiovascular monitoring data and performs assessment/data collection in systematic manner.</li><li>
Systematically assesses patients overall cardiopulmonary status by inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation, and patient interview.</li><li>
Interprets data to formulate goal-directed plan of care and determines requirements for treatment such as type and duration of therapy, precautions to be observed, equipment required, and medication and dosages.</li><li>
Determines modifications to physician orders, which optimize patient, care and makes recommendations to physician. Recommends procedures to obtain additional data including radiographs, bronchoscopy, Gram stain and C&amp;S, spirometry, blood gas analysis, lung mechanics, work of breathing, EKG, noninvasive monitoring.</li><li><b>
Performs Diagnostic Modalities</b>: Performs procedures and interprets results: ABG sampling and analysis, co-oximetry, spirometry, pressure-volume and flow-volume loops, cuff pressure, sputum induction. May perform EKGs. May place Holter monitor. May perform pulmonary function, and sleep diagnostic tests.</li><li>
May perform Exercise Stress Tests. May perform indirect calorimetry.</li><li><b>
Selects Assembles and Checks Equipment for Proper Function, Operation and Cleanliness: </b>Selects, assembles and checks equipment for cleanliness, proper function and safe operation. Ensures proper function and ready availability of respiratory related life support equipment. Troubleshoots and performs minor repairs of equipment. May perform Quality control procedures for blood analysis devices.</li><li>
May perform Quality control, calibrate, maintain and troubleshoot pulmonary function diagnostic equipment.</li><li>
Participates in routine departmental programs of cleaning, disinfecting and sterilizing of respiratory care and other related equipment.</li><li>
Participates in routine departmental preventive maintenance program and performs basic repairs.</li><li>
Orders/stocks departmental supplies.</li><li><b>
Initiates, Conducts and Modifies Prescribed Therapeutic or Diagnostic Procedures: </b>Operates all medical equipment within manufacturer and department guidelines to safely treat patients. Checks and adjusts alarms. Observes established safety and security procedures and protects patients from nosocomial infection. Explains planned therapy or procedure and goals to patient in understandable terms to achieve optimal therapeutic outcome. Conducts therapeutic procedures to maintain a patent airway, remove bronchopulmonary secretions, and/or achieve adequate ventilation and oxygenation</li><li>
Monitors patients physiological responses to therapy, recognizes patient adverse reaction and stops or modifies or recommends modification to procedure based on patient response.</li><li>
Documents all required information in the medical record according to departmental policy and procedure. Initiates pressure-cycled/volume-cycled/high frequency ventilation. Weans/modifies mechanical ventilation according to assessment and physician orders.</li><li>
Assists with or performs extubation.</li><li>
Conducts patient education and disease management. Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation according to resuscitation guidelines. May assist with or perform intubation. May assist the physician when performing bronchoscopy, thoracentesis, tracheostomy, cardioversion, and intubation.</li><li>
May participate in land/air critical care transport. May assist with high risk deliveries. May assist with surfactant replacement in neonates. May participate in pulmonary rehabilitation, home care. May assist with discharge planning. May assist with community outreach. May initiate and implement therapist driven protocols.</li><li><b>
Supervision and Administration:</b> May assign, organize and coordinate the work of assigned Respiratory Care Practitioners. May demonstrate respiratory care procedures to trainees and other health care personnel. May train assigned practitioners and complete assigned practitioner competency reviews.</li><li>
Contributes to departmental quality improvement activities. May schedule staff and perform staffing functions.</li><li>
Assesses priorities for delivery of patient care and redistributes resources as necessary throughout shift. Protects data from intentional or unintentional destruction, modification, or disclosure.</li><li>
Maintains a current knowledge base of departmental information management systems, including collection, maintenance, and dissemination of information, as well as appropriate audit trails.</li><li>
May develop policies and procedures, both clinical and administrative. May serve as Timekeeper for TIME system.</li><li><b>
Other Assessment Criteria:</b> Complies with attendance and punctuality expectations and with meal and break schedules. Accurately documents time in/out in TIME keeping system or time card.</li><li>
Maintains a professional appearance, displays professional conduct and ethical behavior.</li><li>
Participates in continuing education for professional development in Respiratory Care and related fields. May serve on hospital committees. May participate in professional organizations.</li><li><b>
Supervisory Responsibilities:</b> This job has no supervisory responsibilities.</li></ul><p></p><p><br>
Grade 770</p><div><br>
<b>Basic Qualifications:</b></div>
<div>Experience</div><br>
<br>
<ul><br>
<li>At least three (3) years regular (20 hours or more per week) of recent experience as Respiratory Care.</li></ul><div><br>
Education</div><br>
<br>
<ul><li>High school diploma OR General Education Diploma (GED) required.Graduate from a respiratory care education program supported by CoARC or accredited by CAAHEP, with 62 semester hours of college credit, including a background in the basic sciences, or baccalaureate degree in an area other than respiratory care or Associates of Arts or Science degree. Respiratory Care Practitioners who received their RCP license prior to 1986 and currently working at Kaiser Permanente are exempt from this educational requirement.</li></ul><div>
License, Certification, Registration</div>
<ul><li>Respiratory Care Practitioner License (California) from National Board of Respiratory Care<br>
</li></ul>
<ul><li>Basic Life Support<br>
</li></ul>
<ul><li>Registered Respiratory Therapist Certificate<br>
</li></ul><div>
<b>Additional Requirements:</b></div><br>
<ul><li>
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, technical manuals, and short correspondence or memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.
</li><li>Ability to speak and understand spoken English.
</li><li>Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization
</li><li>Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.
</li><li>Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.</li></ul><div>
<b>Preferred Qualifications:</b></div><br>
<br>
<ul><li>Certification: Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care. Certified or Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist by the National Board for Respiratory Care preferred, may be required for this particular position.Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist by the National Board preferred, may be required for this particular position. Respiratory Care Practitioners who received their RCP license prior to 1986 and currently working at Kaiser Permanente are exempt from obtaining their CRT credential.</li><li>
At least one year of recent critical care experience preferred, may be required for this particular position.</li><li>
At least one year of clinical experience in neonatal/pediatric respiratory care preferred, may be required for this particular position.</li><li>
Depending on the particular specialty, ACLS, NRP or PALS may be required for this particular position.</li><li>
Keyboard skills preferred.</li><li>
Registered by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists preferred, may be required for this particular position.</li></ul><br>
PrimaryLocation : California,Oakland,Oakland Hospital<br>
HoursPerWeek : 12<br>
Shift : Night<br>
Workdays : Week1: Mon Week 2: Tue<br>
WorkingHoursStart : 07:00 PM<br>
WorkingHoursEnd : 07:30 AM<br>
Job Schedule : Short Hour<br>
Job Type : Standard<br>
Employee Status : Regular<br>
Employee Group/Union Affiliation : A01|SEIU|United Healthcare Workers West<br>
Job Level : Individual Contributor<br>
Job Category : Rehab Services<br>
Department : Oakland Hospital - Respiratory Therapy - 0201<br>
Travel : No<br>
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