Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) - Full Time Nights (12hrs)

About the Role

This position is for experienced Respiratory Care Practitioners (RCPs) with at least one year of acute care clinical experience. Join CHOC’s team of RCPs and contribute to exceptional and innovative pediatric care. CHOC offers an excellent salary and benefits package, including an education reimbursement program (up to $10,000 per year).

Pay

Pay range minimum: $39.49, midpoint: $52.33, maximum: $65.16. Rate of pay is determined by factors including knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, education, and position requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide appropriate patient care based on age, cultural, and spiritual needs.
• Demonstrate excellent customer satisfaction and communication skills.
• Prioritize and complete duties in a timely and organized manner.
• Work collaboratively and positively with others.
• Prepare timely and accurate documentation and reports.
• Perform work according to CHOC policies, professional standards, and applicable laws.
• Set goals and judge results in accordance with high standards; advance care through new ideas and technology.

Requirements

• Minimum one (1) year of clinical experience in acute respiratory care.
• Graduate of an accredited two (2) year Respiratory Therapy Program.
• Successful completion of acute care training and competency.

Qualifications

• Required Licensure: Basic Life Support, Neonatal Resuscitation Provider – Advanced (NRP), Neonatal Resuscitation Provider – Essentials (NRP), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Registered Respiratory Therapist, Respiratory Care Practitioner-CA.
• Preferred Experience: Greater than two (2) years of clinical acute care experience; previous pediatric/acute care respiratory experience.
• Preferred Education: Associate or Bachelor of Science/Arts degree.
• Preferred Certification: Certified Asthma Educator, Neonatal Pediatric Specialty.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Functional Demand: Medium - High energy level.
• Lifting/Carrying: Lift and carry 40-50 lbs; push/pull +/- 150-200 lbs (e.g., patients on bed or stretcher); lateral transfer 150-200 lbs.
• Physical Activity: Bending, carrying objects, climbing, keyboard use/repetitive motion, pinching/fine motor activities, push/pull, reaching forward/overhead, sitting, squatting/kneeling/crawling, standing, talking/hearing, twisting, walking, wrist position deviation.
• Lifting Frequency:
  • Floor to waist level: Constant (67% or more), Frequent (36-66%), Occasional (0-35%).
  • Waist level and above: Constant (67% or more), Frequent (36-66%), Occasional (0-35%).
• Sensory Requirements: Color discrimination, depth perception, far vision, hearing, near vision.
• Environmental Conditions: Airborne communicable diseases, bloodborne pathogens, chemicals, dust/particulate matter, extreme noise levels, extreme temperatures, radiation, uneven surfaces or elevations.

Schedule

Night shift – 12 hours.

Benefits

• Education reimbursement program (up to $10,000 per year).

Location

Orange, California.