Job Description

Salary Range: $66.57 - $84.92 plus applicable shift differential

Administers routine respiratory therapy procedures to patients of all ages in all areas of the hospital, as prescribed by a physician and under the director of the Director. Performs other related duties as assigned, including EKG. In addition to performing the essential functions of the job, may also be assigned other duties as required.

Qualifications Education:

• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• Associate Degree from a recognized JRCRTE/AMA approved two (2) year Respiratory Therapy program.
• Bachelor Degree in Respiratory or related health sciences/healthcare preferred.

Licensure:

• Valid CA Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License by the Respiratory Care Board of the State of CA.

Certification:

• Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association (AHA)
• Valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from American Heart Association (AHA) within 12 months of implementation of Respiratory Care Professional Development Career Ladder.
• Valid Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from American Heart Association (AHA) (not required for those who work exclusively in Pulmonary Rehab or PFT’s)
• Valid Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) from AHA/AAP (not required for those who work exclusively in Pulmonary Rehab or PFT’s)
• Actively credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist for the National Board of Respiratory Care or 5 years recent experience as a Respiratory Care practitioner at Washington Hospital.

Work Experience for Respiratory Care Dept:

• Meets all RCP I, II, and III requirements
• Two (2) years of adult and neonatal critical care experience as a RCP III at WH, or five (5) years of adult and neonatal critical care experience as a RCP III if not actively credentialed as a "Registered Respiratory Therapist" from the National Board of Respiratory Care
• Five (5) years experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in a specialty area (Adult Critical Care, Pediatrics, Nenonates, ED, or Trauma)
• Serves as clinical resource for RCP I, II, and III’s
• Special Care Nursery as Primary RCP
• Lead
• ICU/IMC
• ICU Resource
• ED/Trauma
• Med/Surg Units
• Onc/Tele/Neuro/Ortho units
• Pediatrics
• Advanced Care, including but not limited to: intubation assist, artificial airway management, ventilator management, critical care transports, bedside brocnchoscopies
• Proficient in Respiratory Therapy driven protocols and strategies, including but not limited to: Flolan therapy, ICU Ventilator management and Weaning protocols, Bronchodilator protocol, Pediatric Asthma protocol, Lung Protection Strategies (ARDSnet)
• Precepts/Mentor and orientates new Respiratory Care Practitioners
• Performs other related duties as assigned, including EKG
• Currently employed a benefitted or 4/5ths employee in the Respiratory Dept at WH
• No disciplinary actions over the past year

Work Experience for Pulmonary Rehab/PFT Dept:

• Meets all RCP I and II requirements
• Two (2) years experience in both Pulmonary Rehab program at Washington Hospital and performing PFT’s to include but not limited to: performing bio-testing on PFT machine and performing High Altitude Simulation Tests (HAST)

Technical Knowledge:

• Understands patient’s condition and changes in condition, by classifying the patient according to stability levels.
• Knowledge of normal and abnormal physiology related to the respiratory system.
• Understanding of the indications, appropriateness, contraindications, and side effects of various medications and treatment techniques.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to organize work, set priorities and perform detailed work.

Preferred/Desired Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's Degree
2. Advanced Certification NPS, ACCS, CPFT, RPFT)