Respiratory Care Practitioner I

Cottage Health
United States, California, Goleta
Dec 02, 2024
The Respiratory Care Practitioner provides proficient care, clinical education and staff development within the Respiratory Care department. Key elements of the position include: Administers aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion as ordered. Accomplishes (and documents in writing) all accomplished and unaccomplished ordered respiratory treatments, therapies, diagnostic tests, and procedures. Effectively demonstrates, establishes, and maintains clear patient airway relative to the patient's condition. Maintains proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support and in non-ventilator supported patients in respiratory distress. QUALIFICATIONS Completion of an AMA approved educational program that prepares for the National Board for Respiratory Care's Registry Examination. Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) in the State of California. BLS from the American Heart Association, plus certification in specialty area as appropriate (ACLS, PALS, NRP etc.) Participant in AARC and CSRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Advanced respiratory care credential preferred: (example: -ACCS, -NPS, RPFT, AE-C) 2 years' experience in critical care preferred About Us Cottage Health is a leading acute care hospital system, located on the central coast of California, widely known for our superior patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health system operates primarily in Santa Barbara, Ca, since 1888, and consists of three acute care hospitals, a Rehabilitation Hospital, multiple clinics and a multi-site Urgent Care system. Our mission is to serve the central coast communities with excellence, integrity, and compassion. Every day we touch thousands of lives in many different ways, resolute in our mission to put patients first. We take pride in helping our patients get back to living their lives - in the places they love. Cottage Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cottage Health applicants are considered solely based on their qualifications, without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, gender, transgender, gender expression and identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military status or any other classification protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of the relationship between Cottage Health and an applicant or employee. Cottage Health is committed to upholding discrimination-free hiring practices. We strive to cultivate an environment where exceptional people bring diverse perspectives and find belonging, support and connection to their work. Any Cottage Health applicants who require assistance or reasonable accommodations during the application process may request the need for accommodation with the Recruiter. If you're already a Cottage Health employee, please apply on this link only.