Respiratory Care Practitioner 2, NICU, Full TIme, Day Shift
Updated: May 18
Whittier
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The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIH - Health.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. Responsible and accountable for the respiratory management, treatment, contro... more details
Respiratory Care Practitioner 2, NICU, Full TIme, Day Shift
Tracking Code
22313-977
Job Location
12401 Washington Blvd., Whittier, California
Category
Nursing Support
PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.
Responsible and accountable for the respiratory management, treatment, control and care of patients with respiratory deficiencies. Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients. The individual must exhibit knowledge of the principles of growth and development from newborn to geriatric patient population. RCP must possess the ability to assess data reflective of patient status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify patient's requirements relative to their age-specific needs. RCP must be able to provide the care indicated with respect to department policy and procedures. With consideration to age, employee utilizes the approved process to resolve biophysical, psychological educational, and environmental needs of the patient/significant other when administering care.
Required Skills
Able to work in 3 of the areas as spelled out under Education/Experience/Training below within PIH Health Hospitals.
Be able to exhibit skills to accomplish computer operation to include mouse and windows application.
Must be adept at auscultation of the chest and physical assessment of the patient and monitoring of vital signs.
Exhibit skills and ability to properly understand and operate electronic monitoring devices.
Demonstrate good communication skills, verbal and written.
Willing and able to accept the responsibility of the position.
Required Experience
Licensed RCP by State of California.
Must possess and maintain an active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
Three to Five years experience within PIH preferred.
Competent in 3 of the following areas within PIH. Some will not be relevant at all campuses. Intensive Care Unit/Emergency Department, Pulmonary Function Laboratory, Anesthesia Assistant, Hyperbaric Department, Bronchoscopy Assist, Shift Lead, Pulmonary Navigator, New Employee/Student Preceptor.
Maintain Adult BLS and NRP certification required.
If ACLS and PALS card are not present at hire, the employee will obtain within six months of hire.
Must possess and maintain a valid Los Angeles County Fire Card. If not present at hire, the employee will have 6 months to obtain
Must be competent in neonatal airway management
Must be interfacility neonatal transport.
Beyond the benefits that come with working for the area's leading community healthcare provider – one that also recognizes the need to ensure patient safety and comfort – you'll enjoy an extremely competitive compensation and benefits package. We are an equal opportunity employer and seek diversity in our workforce. EOE M/F/D/V
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