Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner NICU Night Shift

Job Description

Adventist Health Sierra Vista has been providing care to our community since 1959. Our 162-bed acute care facility includes a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and county designated trauma center.

San Luis Obispo offers the excitement of a lively community while being a fifteen-minute drive from the serenity of Avila Beach, known for their natural hot springs, and Pismo Beach, known for their sand dunes and eucalyptus trees.

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.

• Graduate of an approved Respiratory Therapy Program.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC-RRT) credential or Certified Respiratory Therapist (NBRC-CRT) credential:
  Preferred
• Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license:
  Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification:
  Required
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification:
  Required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS OR HS-ACLS OR RQIACLS) certification:
  Required
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS OR HS-PALS OR RQIPALS) certification:
  Required

• Assesses and documents the appropriateness of prescribed therapy for patients receiving respiratory care services.
• Administers aerosol and oxygen therapy, while maintaining charts.
• Drawing arterial blood gases per policy and physician order.
• Provides care to ventilator patients.
• Assists in department record keeping and operation, as well as participation in training and supervision of new employees.
• Documents care given; maintains records of treatment given; generates necessary documents for charges or record keeping.

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Adventist Health participates in E-Verify.

Adventist Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.