Adventist Health

Faith-based nonprofit integrated health system

Respiratory Care Practitioner

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareUpdated on Nov 12

Full-timeSan Luis Obispo, CA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Graduate of an approved Respiratory Therapy Program.
Hold a Respiratory Care Practitioner license.
Hold Basic Life Support certification from an approved vendor per Adventist Health policy.
Hold Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification from an approved vendor per Adventist Health policy at hire or within 90 days.
Hold Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification from an approved vendor per Adventist Health policy at hire or within 90 days.
Hold Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification from an approved vendor per Adventist Health policy at hire or within 90 days.
Hold an AHA-NRP or ARC-NALS certification.
Hold an AHA-ACLS or ARC-ALS certification.
Hold an AHA-PALS or ARC-PALS certification.
Receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter where applicable; medical and religious exemptions may apply.
By applying, acknowledge having accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understood their contents.

Responsibilities

Assess and document the appropriateness of prescribed therapy, including recommendations, for patients receiving respiratory care services.
Administer aerosol and oxygen therapy while maintaining charts.
Draw arterial blood gases according to policy and physician orders.
Provide care to ventilator patients.
Assist with department record keeping and operation, and participate in training and supervision of new employees.
Document care provided, maintain treatment records, and generate documents needed for charges or record keeping.
Instruct nursing personnel in patient and equipment surveillance after initial equipment installation.
Perform drainage procedures and provide additional patient care related to cardiorespiratory disease.
Provide suggestions about patients' treatment and pulmonary progress.
Assist with cardiorespiratory rehabilitation.
Instruct patients and families about the nature and implications of cardiorespiratory disease.
Check respiratory therapy equipment in use or on standby in patient areas.
Ensure completion of initial ventilator bundle orders when mechanical ventilation is initiated and compliance with the VAP bundle for all patients receiving mechanical ventilation.
Identify measurable and reasonable outcomes and use appropriate therapy interventions to resolve patient needs.
Update and communicate diagnoses throughout each patient's stay based on changing condition and disease status.
Assist with maintenance and processing of equipment and products used to provide respiratory therapy services.
Serve as a technical resource to physicians and hospital staff regarding respiratory care and methods for safely administering respiratory therapy.
Assist with stocking and reordering parts and equipment, setting up specialty equipment, and keeping equipment clean and ready for use.
Assist physicians with bronchoscopies and special procedures.
Assist with quality control, staff schedules, and competencies.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

Registered Respiratory Therapist credential or Certified Respiratory Therapist credential.

Nestled on the Central California Coast, Adventist Health Sierra Vista has been providing care to our community since 1959. Our 162-bed acute care facility includes a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and county designated trauma center. San Luis Obispo offers the excitement of a lively community while being a fifteen-minute drive from the serenity of Avila Beach, known for their natural hot springs, and Pismo Beach, known for their sand dunes and eucalyptus trees. Featuring a charming downtown, comfortable coastal weather, idyllic views, and an active lifestyle San Luis Obispo offers much to be had.

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:

Graduate of an approved Respiratory Therapy Program.: Required

Licenses/Certifications:

Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC-RRT) credential or Certified Respiratory Therapist (NBRC-CRT) credential: Preferred
Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license: Required
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required at time of hire or within 90 days
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required at time of hire or within 90 days
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required at time of hire or within 90 days

Facility Specific License/Certifications:

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
AHA-NRP or ARC-NALS: Required
AHA-ACLS or ARC-ALS: Required
AHA-PALS or ARC-PALS: Required

Essential Functions:

Assesses and documents the appropriateness of prescribed therapy (including recommendations) for patients receiving respiratory care services. Administers aerosol and oxygen therapy, while maintaining charts. Draws arterial blood gases per policy and physician order. Provides care to ventilator patients. Assists in department record keeping and operation, as well as participation in training and supervision of new employees. Documents care given; maintains records of treatment given; generates necessary documents for charges or record keeping. Assists in the instruction of nursing personnel in surveillance of patient and equipment after initial installation.
Performs drainage procedures, and provides additional patient care regarding cardio respiratory disease. Provides suggestions regarding the patients' treatment and pulmonary progress. Provides assistance in cardio respiratory rehabilitation. Provides instruction to patients and family in the nature of cardio respiratory disease and its ramifications.
Makes rounds to check all respiratory therapy equipment in use or on standby in patient areas. Ensures completion of the initial ventilator bundle orders upon initiation of mechanical ventilation. Ensures compliance of VAP bundle for all patients receiving mechanical ventilation. Identifies measurable and reasonable outcomes while using appropriate therapy interventions to resolve patient needs. Updates and communicates the diagnosis throughout the patient's stay based on patient's changing condition and disease status.
Assists with maintenance and processing of equipment and products used in providing respiratory therapy services.
Serves as a knowledge resource to the physician and hospital staff in relation to the technical aspects of respiratory care and the effectiveness of methods to administer safe respiratory therapy. Assists in stocking and re-ordering parts and equipment. Assists in the set up of specialty equipment. Keeps the equipment clean and ready for its next use. Assists physicians with bronchoscopies and special procedures. Assists with quality control, staff schedules and competencies.
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.

Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

Pay Range: The estimated base pay for this position is $43.98 to $65.91. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.

About the Company

Adventist Health

Faith-based nonprofit integrated health system

Adventist Health is a faith-based nonprofit health system with more than 400 sites of care, including 26 acute care hospitals, primarily on the West Coast and in Hawaii. It provides a full range of health services—from primary and specialty care to hospital-based treatments and wellness programs—delivered across an integrated network of clinics, hospitals, and care facilities. Revenue comes from patient services, insurance reimbursements, and government programs, and earnings are reinvested back into communities to improve health outcomes and expand access to care. The organization differentiates itself through its nonprofit, faith-based model and by reinvesting earnings into community health, along with its broad, integrated network that covers preventive, primary, specialty, and acute care. Its goal is to improve health outcomes for the communities it serves and to expand access to high-quality care.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $210K
Headquarters: Roseville, CA
Founded: Not listed

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