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Sharp Healthcare

Not-for-profit integrated health care system

Respiratory Care Practitioner

Nursing & Frontline Patient CarePosted on Nov 11
Part-timeSan Diego, CA, USA$45.06 - $65.15 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Graduate of a CoARC-accredited respiratory therapy program.
  • Hold the Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care.
  • Hold California Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) authorization from the Respiratory Care Board of California.
  • Hold American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professionals (AHA BLS Healthcare) certification.
  • Hold American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
  • Join the union within 31 days of hire and remain a member for the duration of the collective bargaining agreement.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and administer assigned respiratory care functions and duties for the identified patient population across multiple clinical areas.
  • Communicate patient status, observed changes, and responses to appropriate members of the healthcare team.
  • Update the plan of care once per shift.
  • Consult other departments as appropriate to support an interdisciplinary approach to patient needs.
  • Attend patient care rounds.
  • Use computer systems proficiently for data entry of charges and credits.
  • Maintain patient records according to department guidelines.
  • Enter patient charges and credits as directed within the specified timeframe.
  • Complete point-of-care documentation.
  • Adhere to aseptic technique and universal precautions.
  • Consider patient safety and patients' and families' age, cultural, psychosocial, and physical needs when providing care.
  • Explain care to patients and families before administering it and answer their questions.
  • Perform and adhere to department-established patient-care assessments and/or patient-driven protocols.
  • Identify inappropriate care and follow through with appropriate recommendations.
  • Participate in orientation of new staff and students.
  • Complete delegated duties within timeframes or report to the appropriate healthcare team member when unable to complete an assignment.
  • Accept additional assignments as needed.
  • Adapt to changing workloads while following department rules and care guidelines, including answering pages promptly.
  • Organize, prioritize, and complete assignments in a timely manner, including taking breaks and lunch.
  • Provide respiratory care in all assigned areas and cross-cover when needed.
  • Perform duties that may include general floor care and floor ventilators; adult critical intensive care; emergency department coverage; serving as a Rapid Response Team member; assisting with bronchoscopy; bedside pulmonary function testing; arterial blood gas sampling, analysis, and documentation; and other diagnostic testing.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • An Associate's degree in a related field.
  • One year of respiratory care experience.
  • Hold American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
  • Hold Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care.
  • Hold a Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certificate.

About the Company

Sharp Healthcare

Not-for-profit integrated health care system

Sharp HealthCare is a not-for-profit, integrated health system in the San Diego area that operates four acute-care hospitals, three specialty hospitals, three affiliated medical groups, and a health plan to provide primary and specialty care across services like cancer treatment, cardiovascular care, orthopedic surgery, and women’s health. Its network links hospitals, clinics, physicians, and a health plan to deliver coordinated care from prevention to treatment. Unlike many providers, Sharp reinvests its profits into community health initiatives, combining hospital care, physician groups, and an insurance-like plan within one not-for-profit system. Its goal is to improve the health and well-being of the San Diego population through high-quality, coordinated care.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
San Diego, CA
Founded
1946

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