Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner (SEIU)-San Luis Obispo-CA-17973-Pay Negotiable

Job Summary

Performs basic and critical respiratory care services. Works independently and supervises others as delegated. Provides respiratory care for adult and geriatric patients with respiratory diseases as ordered by a physician.

Job Requirements

• Education and Work Experience:
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent (Master's Degree preferred)
  • Three years' technical experience (Preferred)
• Licenses/Certifications:
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC-RRT) credential or Certified Respiratory Therapist (NBRC-CRT) credential
  • RCP license
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certification
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification (Preferred)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification (Preferred)
  • Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS) certification (Preferred)
  • Registered or Certified by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) credential

Essential Functions

• Assesses and documents appropriateness of prescribed respiratory therapy, including recommendations.
• Administers aerosol and oxygen therapy while maintaining accurate patient charts.
• Draws arterial blood gases per physician order and policy.
• Provides care for mechanically ventilated patients.
• Aids in department operations, record keeping, and training of new staff.
• Documents treatments, maintains records, and completes required charge documentation.
• Aids nursing staff with patient and equipment monitoring.
• Performs pulmonary function tests, drainage procedures, and additional respiratory care.
• Maintains, cleans, processes, and prepares respiratory therapy equipment.
• Serves as a respiratory care resource for physicians and hospital staff.
• Assists with inventory, ordering, and specialty equipment setup.
• Assists physicians during bronchoscopies and other special procedures.
• Serves as a respiratory care resource for physicians and hospital staff.
• Supports quality control activities, staff scheduling, and competency programs.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

• Must comply with all required vaccination policies, subject to applicable medical or religious exemptions.
• Must be eligible to work in accordance with E-Verify requirements where applicable.