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Position Summary:
All employees are expected to perform their duties in alignment with the vision and values of the organization. The person doing this job is responsible for a variety of tasks that lead to a high level of customer satisfaction in the most cost effective manner. The role of the Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) is to provide appropriate respiratory care in an efficient and effective and timely manner. The RCPs primary area of responsibility will be focused on providing care for the pediatric, adult, and geriatric patient.
NICU RCPs will have focused responsibility in providing care primarily for neonatal patients. The individual within this position will have age specific training and will be documented within the employee's personnel file. NICU RCPs must have at least 20 hours of didactic training (including STABLE certificate) focused on neonatal care and able to show competencies in providing care in NICU setting under a preceptorship process (or equivalent) of at least 4 weeks.
Position Summary:
Under the direct supervision of the Respiratory Coordinator and Director, the Casual Respiratory Care Practitioner I must possess the ability to perform the essential and basic functions of the different modes of respiratory therapy to all age groups. Must be able to work with minimum supervision to provide general respiratory care throughout the various patient care areas; emergency response, skilled nursing, general floors and some adult intensive care.
Position Summary:
Under the direct supervision of the Respiratory Coordinator and Director, the Casual Respiratory Care Practitioner I must possess the ability to perform the essential and basic functions of the different modes of respiratory therapy to all age groups. Must be able to work with minimum supervision to provide general respiratory care throughout the various patient care areas; emergency response, skilled nursing, general floors and some adult intensive care.
Position Summary:
Under general medical and supervisory direction, administers the full range of respiratory care modalities in all patient care areas. Initiates and terminates mechanical ventilation per Cardiac surgery protocol or physician orders. Operates and maintains blood gas analyzer. Provides quality respiratory care services including routine and complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures designed to evaluate, stabilize, prevent or remedy neonatal, pediatric, adult and geriatric pulmonary abnormalities. Utilizes a multi-disciplinary plan of care, including respiratory care protocols, assesses indications, initiates appropriate therapeutic interventions and evaluates anticipated outcomes. Acts as a clinical resource person to department and hospital patient care team. Provides education to patients and their families. Willingness to work where needed in NICU, L&D, ED and ICU.
Position Summary:
Under the general supervision of the Respiratory Coordinator and Director, the Respiratory Care Practitioner III must demonstrate in-depth knowledge in all modes of respiratory therapy, from perinatal/pediatrics to adult critical care, along with other acute care areas. Must have advance knowledge of the different modes of respiratory therapy and work independently in the intensive care setting. Must serve as a resource person in terms of clinical expertise for other staff therapists, nurses and physicians. The RCP III is fully competent in the use of the most complex treatment techniques and assists in training others. May be required to serve in a Coordinator role for specified hours or shifts.
Position Summary:
- Under general medical and supervisory direction, administers the full range of respiratory care modalities in all patient care areas. Initiates and terminates mechanical ventilation per Cardiac surgery protocol or physician orders. Operates and maintains blood gas analyzer. Provides quality respiratory care services including routine and complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures designed to evaluate, stabilize, prevent or remedy neonatal, pediatric, adult and geriatric pulmonary abnormalities. Utilizes a multi-disciplinary plan of care, including respiratory care protocols, assesses indications, initiates appropriate therapeutic interventions and evaluates anticipated outcomes. Acts as a clinical resource person to department and hospital patient care team. Provides education to patients and their families. Willingness to work where needed in NICU, L&D, ED and ICU.
Position Summary:
- Under general medical and supervisory direction, administers the full range of respiratory care modalities in all patient care areas. Initiates and terminates mechanical ventilation per Cardiac surgery protocol or physician orders. Operates and maintains blood gas analyzer. Provides quality respiratory care services including routine and complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures designed to evaluate, stabilize, prevent or remedy neonatal, pediatric, adult and geriatric pulmonary abnormalities. Utilizes a multi-disciplinary plan of care, including respiratory care protocols, assesses indications, initiates appropriate therapeutic interventions and evaluates anticipated outcomes. Acts as a clinical resource person to department and hospital patient care team. Provides education to patients and their families. Willingness to work where needed in NICU, L&D, ED and ICU.
Position Summary:
- Under general medical and supervisory direction, administers the full range of respiratory care modalities in all patient care areas. Initiates and terminates mechanical ventilation per Cardiac surgery protocol or physician orders. Operates and maintains blood gas analyzer. Provides quality respiratory care services including routine and complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures designed to evaluate, stabilize, prevent or remedy neonatal, pediatric, adult and geriatric pulmonary abnormalities. Utilizes a multi-disciplinary plan of care, including respiratory care protocols, assesses indications, initiates appropriate therapeutic interventions and evaluates anticipated outcomes. Acts as a clinical resource person to department and hospital patient care team. Provides education to patients and their families. Willingness to work where needed in NICU, L&D, ED and ICU.
Position Summary:
The role of the Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) is to provide appropriate respiratory care in an efficient and effective and timely manner. NICU RCPs will have focused responsibility in providing care primarily for neonatal patients. The individual within this position will have age specific training and will be documented within the employee's personnel file. This position also will float to Adult care as needed.
Position Summary:
The Respiratory Therapist Practitioner II provides optimum respiratory care for patients with respiratory disorders and performs therapy as ordered by the physician in accordance with current departmental policies. This position treats/cares for patients of all ages. Acts as relief shift supervisor when required. Maintains department productivity levels by monitoring workloads throughout the shift.
Position Summary:
The Respiratory Therapist Practitioner II provides optimum respiratory care for patients with respiratory disorders and performs therapy as ordered by the physician in accordance with current departmental policies. This position treats/cares for patients of all ages. Acts as relief shift supervisor when required. Maintains department productivity levels by monitoring workloads throughout the shift.
Position Summary:
The Respiratory Therapist Practitioner II provides optimum respiratory care for patients with respiratory disorders and performs therapy as ordered by the physician in accordance with current departmental policies. This position treats/cares for patients of all ages. Acts as relief shift supervisor when required. Maintains department productivity levels by monitoring workloads throughout the shift.
Position Summary:
The Respiratory Therapist Practitioner II provides optimum respiratory care for patients with respiratory disorders and performs therapy as ordered by the physician in accordance with current departmental policies. This position treats/cares for patients of all ages. Acts as relief shift supervisor when required. Maintains department productivity levels by monitoring workloads throughout the shift.
Under the direct supervision of the Respiratory Care Coordinator, Respiratory Care Supervisor, Director or Physician, the Respiratory Care Practitioner 2 must possess the essential and basic knowledge, ability, and skills needed to deliver the different modes of respiratory therapy to all age groups and patient acuity. Must be able to work with minimum supervision to provide general respiratory care throughout the various patient care areas. Areas include emergency response, general floors, and some Adult and Neonatal Intensive Care.
Under the direct supervision of the Respiratory Care Coordinator, Respiratory Care Supervisor, Director or Physician, the Respiratory Care Practitioner 2 must possess the essential and basic knowledge, ability, and skills needed to deliver the different modes of respiratory therapy to all age groups and patient acuity. Must be able to work with minimum supervision to provide general respiratory care throughout the various patient care areas. Areas include emergency response, general floors, and some Adult and Neonatal Intensive Care.
- Responsible to perform all therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory care procedures ordered by the responsible physician;
- Evaluates patients; maintains all required patient and department records;
- Maintains and evaluates proper functioning of equipment when required;
- Responsible for obtaining written physician orders pertaining to respiratory care;
- Responsible for organizing and planning daily work assignments and notifying shift charge therapist of problems and missed procedures;
- Maintains professional knowledge of current respiratory care practice and department policy and procedures;
- Responsible to practice job duties in accordance with department /Medical Center policy and procedure and the State of California Respiratory Care Act of 1982.
- This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of St. Bernardine Medical Center.
- It is expected that the employee will demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values.
- The employee shall support St. Bernardine Medical Center’s strategic plan and the goals and direction of the quality improvement/process improvement activities.
- Responsible to perform all therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory care procedures ordered by the responsible physician; evaluates patients;
- Maintains all required patient and department records; maintains and evaluates proper functioning of equipment when required;
- Responsible for obtaining written physician orders pertaining to respiratory care;
- Responsible for organizing and planning daily work assignments and notifying shift charge therapist of problems and missed procedures;
- Maintains professional knowledge of current respiratory care practice and department policy and procedures;
- Responsible to practice job duties in accordance with department /Medical Center policy and procedure and the State of California Respiratory Care Act of 1982.
- This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of St. Bernardine Medical Center.
- It is expected that the employee will demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values.
- The employee shall support St. Bernardine Medical Center’s strategic plan and the goals and direction of the quality improvement/process improvement activities.
Assesses, delivers, and documents respiratory care to include pulmonary hygiene and airway management and performs diagnostic exams as necessary. Manages all patients on ventilators and related life support equipment. Performs routine blood gas analysis. Assesses, plans, and evaluates the patient plan of care utilizing multiple respiratory modalities, respiratory therapy driven protocols, and advanced ventilation techniques.
Assesses, delivers, and documents respiratory care to include pulmonary hygiene and airway management and performs diagnostic exams as necessary. Manages all patients on ventilators and related life support equipment. Performs routine blood gas analysis. Assesses, plans, and evaluates the patient plan of care utilizing multiple respiratory modalities, respiratory therapy driven protocols, and advanced ventilation techniques.
Job Summary:
Provides optimum respiratory care for all patients. Works under the direct supervision of a hospital appointed medical director and with the direct orders of the attending physician. This position treats/cares for patients of all ages. This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of the Organization.
