What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner - Adult (Part Time, Day Shift) position at Adventist Health?
Nestled between Burbank and Pasadena, Adventist Health Glendale is one of the area's leading healthcare providers. We are comprised of a 515-bed hospital, two urgent cares, home care services, comprehensive cardiology care and a vast scope of services located in the San Fernando Valley. We are committed to the development and empowerment of our nurses and have received Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Glendale is known for its urban living, with easy access to dining, entertainment, shopping, amusement parks and outdoor recreation. Adventist Health Glendale is proud to be part of the thriving, diverse community since 1905.
Job Summary:
Assesses patients’ physical and psychosocial status and administers hyperbaric oxygen treatments to patients under the supervision of the program manager and as prescribed by the Physician. Focuses on providing care for the adult and geriatric patient. Performs safe and effective operation of the hyperbaric chambers and related support systems.
Job Requirements:
Education and Work Experience:
- High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
- Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
- Clinical experience in hyperbaric medicine: Preferred
- Introductory course in Hyperbaric Medicine (40-60 hour) approved by the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS): Preferred
- Technical experience: Preferred
Licenses/Certifications:
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required
- Certification as a Hyperbaric Tech or Dive Medical Tech: Preferred
Essential Functions:
- Assesses the patients’ physical and psychosocial status. Administers hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT), providing a high pressure, oxygen-rich atmosphere to treat the bone damage associated with radiation therapy, radiation injuries or some forms of brain or bone damage. Assesses educational needs of patients while preparing for initial treatment and during active time in the program.
- Performs chamber operations, including pressurization/depressurization of patients, pressure maintenance during treatment, chambers maintenance and troubleshooting minor chamber problems. Actively demonstrates ability to perform wound care including knowledge of basic wound care products used in the center.
- Performs ongoing patient assessment, documents patient status and reports pertinent information and observations to clinical nurse and/or physician.
- Maintains adequate supplies needed for wound care and patient treatments.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Organizational Requirements:
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
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