The primary role of the Respiratory Care Practitioner is to provide respiratory therapy services to residents as ordered by a physician and according to established standards and practices. The Respiratory Care Practitioner will respond to all emergency calls within the Subacute Unit for the purpose of providing prompt resident assessment and application of resuscitative care, as well as appropriate respiratory interventions.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administer oxygen therapy via the devices and techniques as ordered by a physician.
• Administer respiratory medications as ordered by a physician.
• Administer medical gas mixtures as ordered by a physician.
• Assess and administer humidification and aerosol therapy appropriate to the resident condition.
• Set-up and maintain mechanical ventilation as ordered by a physician.
• Assist in ventilator weaning and discontinuance as ordered by a physician.
• Assess ventilator and tracheostomy weaning
• Provide tracheostomy care including tube changes as ordered by a physician and/or Hospital policy.
• Perform airway management, suctioning and tracheostomy tube cuff pressure management.
• Educate and train resident/family prior to discharge.

The successful candidate will possess the following:

• One (1) year clinical experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner, preferably in a long-term care or Subacute environment 
• Valid CA RCP license
• Current BLS certificate
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and organization skills required