Respiratory Care Practitioner - Registered, CMC Respiratory Therapy

Job Description:

A Registered Respiratory Therapist, (RRT) is a licensed RCP who has been registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care, after successful completion of the required education, experience, and examination requirements. The RRT/RCP performs all Respiratory care modalities for all patient populations in routine, emergency and critical situations.

Education:

• Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy Preferred

• Bachelor's Degree Respiratory Care Preferred

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• BLS and Pediatrics Advanced Life Support certification is required for all RT’s at the Concord Medical Center campus.

• Respiratory Therapists receiving their initial RRT credential prior to July 1st, 2002 will not be, per NBRC guidelines required to renew this certification in order to maintain their RRT credential.

• Respiratory Therapists receiving their initial RRT certification after July 1st, 2002 will, per NBRC guidelines be required to renew their certification every 5 years to maintain their RRT credential and meet the minimum requirements of the job description.

Certifications/Licensures:

• RCP Respiratory Care Practitioner - California Respiratory Care Board Required

• Registered Respiratory Therapist - NBRC National Board of Respiratory Care Required

• BLS Basic Life Support - American Heart Association Required

• PALS Pediatric Adv Life Support - American Heart Association Required

• ACCS Adult Critical Care Specialist - NBRC National Board of Respiratory Care Preferred

Work Shift:

12.0 - 18:00 - 06:30 No Waive (United States of America)

Pay Range:

$62.94 - $87.99Hourly

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36