RCP RRT - IRVINE RESPIRATORY CARE DEPT

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Do you have the strength, quick thinking and sensitivity needed to help patients in critical health situations? Are you highly organized and passionate about treating respiratory disorders in a variety of patients? Are you ready to take on the challenge of providing respiratory support in a busy hospital environment? If you said yes, keep reading - we may have the perfect opportunity for you. 

As a valuable member of the team at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. Memorial Hospital, you'll be instrumental in crafting an exceptional healing environment for the patients we serve. Being a **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. Respiratory Care Practitioner- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RCP-RRT) means supporting our patients by collaborating with members of your team to offer the highest level of care to those who depend on us. 

 

INSIDE **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.'S RESPIRATORY CARE DEPARTMENT  

As RCP-RRT your primary responsibilities will include:  

*Performing all respiratory care modalities in the treatment of pulmonary disease and disorders. *Performing bedside diagnostic tests and assessments to evaluate the extent of pulmonary dysfunction. *Managing and monitoring mechanical ventilation and artificial airways. *Participating in cardiac arrest/respiratory arrest code situations and assisting with intubation.
You may also be asked to travel between various **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. Hospital (**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.) locations and its affiliates, and perform other duties as assigned. 

 

OTHER DUTIES MAY INCLUDE: 

*Administering oxygen therapy via appropriate device(s), monitoring patients and titrating oxygen appropriately.  *Performing aerosol therapy, chest physiotherapy and incentive spirometry to achieve optimal therapeutic benefit.  *Monitoring patients on mechanical ventilation including proper setting of heater/humidifier devices.  *Setting mechanical ventilator alarms.  *Adjusting mechanical ventilation settings in response to ABG results and/or clinical condition including.  *Obtaining ABG samples including specimen labeling and following procedures for analysis of samples and reporting results.  *Weaning patients per protocol or physician order. 
 

**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. employees consistently maintain a high standard of professional communication, appearance and conduct. They're driven to excel in patient care, and they're deeply passionate about their work. To that end, we'll expect you to participate in our continuous quality improvement process and maintain a working knowledge of departmental and hospital standards, policies and procedures. 

We're keen on following safety measures and infection control protocols, being attentive to details, and having intimate knowledge of the populations we serve. 

 

JOB REQUIREMENTS

*Current RRT credential granted by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).  *Current California license granted by the Respiratory Care Board of California.  *Current Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Neonatal *Resuscitation Provider (NRP) certification granted by the American Heart Association. 
 

PREFERRED

*Previous experience as a RCP practicing in an acute care patient setting, as well as two (2) years of pulmonary rehabilitation program facilitation.  *Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
 

**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. IS THE PLACE TO BE 

We believe that when you join **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***., you become part of a family. We're deeply committed to giving back to those who help us serve our community, making your ongoing growth and development our priority. In addition to Pay for Performance salary increases and sponsored training opportunities, **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. employees enjoy: 

*Annual performance incentives  *Safe Harbor bonuses  *Competitive 401 (k) program with matching contributions  *Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)  *Nursing Scholarships  *Tuition Reimbursement  *Nursing Clinical Ladder Program  *Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision coverage  *On-site Wellness Centers in our Irvine and Newport Beach campuses that include discounted services for massage therapy, acupuncture, mediation and mindfulness, yoga, Pilates and fitness coaches 
We look for passion, an ownership mentality, and out-of-the box thinking. If this is you and **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. sounds like home, please apply. A member our Talent Acquisition Team will **** U.S. News & World Report. The organization was also ranked the #4 hospital in the Los Angeles Metro Area and the #8 hospital in California. 

We're an industry leader at the cornerstone of exceptional patient care - but we can't do it without you. 

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INFORMATION 

Job ID #: 99169

Type: Per Diem

Shift: 3rd (1900-730)

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