Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner (SEIU)

Job Summary: Performs basic and critical respiratory care services. Has the ability to work well without supervision as well as maintain supervision over others, as delegated. Provides respiratory care services for the adult and geriatric patient. Provides respiratory care for patients with respiratory disease, as ordered by the physician and in accordance with current department policies concerning all phases of respiratory therapy. Completes paperwork, electronic medical records, flow sheets, and charges for each patient. This position is represented by SEIU.

Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience: Bachelors Degree or equivalent: Preferred Master's Degree: Preferred Licenses/Certifications: Respiratory Care Practitioner(RCP) license in the state of practice: Required Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS)?certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)?certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Preferred Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS OR HS-ACLS OR RQIACLS)?certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required in ICU and/or ED Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS OR HS-PALS OR RQIPALS)?certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Preferred Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS) certification: