Respiratory Care Practitioner II, Neonatal Specialist

About the Role

This position focuses on NICU and Labor and Delivery (L&D). Performs therapeutic, diagnostic, and emergency respiratory care procedures and provides assessment, treatment, care, and evaluation for patients with respiratory insufficiencies.

Requirements

• Graduate of a Respiratory Care Program accredited by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).
• California Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP).
• National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) Certification.
• NRP-Neonatal Resuscitation Provider certification within 180 days of hire.
• BLS - Basic Life Support.

Experience

• Experience with intubation of infants strongly preferred.
• Acute care clinical experience in Respiratory Care, training in arterial puncture and blood gas analysis.
• Previous experience in performing EKG is desired.

Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology, chemistry, and physics.
• Knowledge of bedside pulmonary function testing; mechanics and equipment.
• Knowledge of arterial puncture and blood gas analysis, equipment, and quality control.
• Demonstrated familiarity with the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) standards and College of American Pathologists (CAP) accreditation standards.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced and challenging environment and take appropriate actions in volatile situations.
• Must be able to understand, read, and write the English language.

Schedule

• Full Time, Nights.
• 12-hour shifts.
• Variable days of the week, including every other weekend.
• 36 hours per week.

Pay

Pay Range is $55.83 to $68.07 per hour. 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’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs.

Benefits

Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package.