Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner-Templeton-CA-

Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner Job Summary

Performs basic and critical respiratory care services. Has the ability to work well without supervision as well as maintain supervision over others, as delegated. Provides respiratory care services for the adult and geriatric patient. Provides respiratory care for patients with respiratory disease, as ordered by the physician and in accordance with current department policies concerning all phases of respiratory therapy. Completes paperwork, electronic medical records, flow sheets, and charges for each patient.

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent (some certifications will require Bachelor's):
  Preferred
• Master's Degree:
  Preferred
• Three years' technical experience:
  Preferred

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC-RRT) credential or Certified Respiratory Therapist (NBRC-CRT) credential:
  Required in CA, OR, and HI
• Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license:
  Required in CA

• Assesses and documents the appropriateness of prescribed therapy (including recommendations) for patients receiving respiratory care services.
• Performs pulmonary function tests, drainage procedures, and provides additional patient care regarding cardio respiratory disease.
• Makes rounds to check all respiratory therapy equipment in use or on standby in patient areas.
• Assists with maintenance and processing of equipment and products used in providing respiratory therapy services.
• Serves as a knowledge resource to the physician and hospital staff in relation to the technical aspects of respiratory care and the effectiveness of methods to administer safe respiratory therapy.