Huntington Health

Nonprofit hospital and clinics in the San Gabriel Valley

Respiratory Care Practitioner 2

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timePasadena, CA, USA$42.91 - $65.44 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school recognized by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
Hold a current unrestricted California Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner license issued by the Respiratory Care Board of California.
Hold current Registered Respiratory Therapist certification issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
Hold current Basic Life Support Provider certification issued by the American Heart Association.
Hold current Pediatric Advanced Life Support Provider certification issued by the American Heart Association.
Hold current Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification if working in the neonatal intensive care unit.
Hold current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Provider certification issued by the American Heart Association if working on the Intubation Team and/or as Lead Respiratory Care Practitioner.
Demonstrate clinical knowledge needed to make appropriate decisions and interact with patients of different ages.
Demonstrate knowledge of email, computer input, and word-processing applications.
Maintain annual skill requirements.

Responsibilities

Deliver respiratory care to inpatients and outpatients, intervening in complex patient care situations using licensed practitioner skill levels.
Take responsibility for policy and procedure formulation, quality management activities, and collaborative committee participation.
Evaluate new hires and others as directed within the area of responsibility.
Assist with clinical research projects related to defining and monitoring the appropriateness and effectiveness of respiratory care delivered.
Perform work in accordance with physician orders.
Provide care to neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients in floor, intermediate, intensive, and emergency care areas.
Participate in continuing education, performance improvement, professional development, evaluator/mentorship activities, and patient care duties.
Take on-call responsibility for patients requiring emergency procedures and transports.
Work with patients of all ages, family members, physicians, nursing staff, and other healthcare team members.
Work in all areas of Huntington Hospital.

Desired Qualifications

Two years of experience as a Critical Care Respiratory Care Practitioner for the applicable neonatal, pediatric, and adult patient populations.
Work experience that promotes group and team working relationships.
Hold NPS certification if working in neonatal intensive care or pediatrics.
Maintain active membership in the American Association for Respiratory Care.
Hold Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Provider certification issued by the American Heart Association if working in Adult Critical Care.

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Expectations:

Responsible for the delivery of Respiratory Care to inpatients and outpatients requiring licensed practitioner skill levels to intervene in complex patient care situations. Assumes responsibility for policy and procedure formulations, quality management activities and collaborative committee participation. Assumes evaluator responsibility for new hires and others as directed within area of responsibility. Assists with clinical based research projects related to defining/monitoring appropriateness and effectiveness of delivered respiratory care. Performing work in accordance with physician orders. Defined duties are performed in the neonatal, pediatric and adult patient populations in floor, intermediate, intensive and emergency care areas. Functional breakdown of responsibilities: Patient Care Duties (85%); Continuing Education (5%); Performance Improvement (5%); Professional Development (3%); Evaluator/Mentorship (2%). This position may require flexibility of hours.
This position requires the ability to take on-call for patients requiring emergency procedures and transports.

EDUCATION:
Graduate of an accredited school by the National Board of Respiratory Care. Diploma or transcripts on highest degree earned required.

EXPERIENCE/TRAINING:
Two years experience as a Critical Care RCP preferred for applicable Age Specific patient population: neonatal, pediatrics and adults. Work experience that promotes group/team working relationships preferred.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
Required:
Current unrestricted Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) issued by Respiratory Care Board of California
Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) issued by National Board for Respiratory Care
Current Basic Life Support Provider (BLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support Provider (PALS) issued by American Heart Association
Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification if working in NICU
Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Provider (ACLS) issued by American Heart Association if working on Intubation Team and/or as Lead, Respiratory Care Practitioner

Preferred:
NPS if working in NICU/PEDS
Active member of American Association of Respiratory Care (AARC)
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Provider (ACLS) issued by American Heart Association if working in Adult Critical Care area

SKILLS:
Knowledge necessary to make appropriate clinical decisions and interactions relative to the specific age of a patient. Work involves contact with patients of all ages, family members, physicians, nursing, and all other members of the health care tam. Work is performed in all areas of HH.
Demonstrates knowledge of e-mail, computer input and word processor applications.
Must maintain annual skill requirements.

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Job Title: Respiratory Care Practitioner II

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Department: Respiratory Therapy

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Shift Duration: 12

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Primary Shift: Nights

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Time Type: Full time

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Location: 100 W California Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91105

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Pay Range: The estimated base rate for this position is $42.91 - $65.44.

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.

At Huntington Health, we offer a highly competitive pay structure that is more rewarding than organizations that offer straight pay. Our compensation reflects the following premium structure for every shift:

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- Base rate paid for the first 8 hours of work in a day

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- 1.5x overtime pay for hours 8–12 worked in a workday.

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- 2x double-time pay for any hours beyond 12 in a workday

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This ensures that employees are fairly compensated for the full length of their shift, with enhanced pay as their workday progresses. The estimated blended hourly rate, accounting for these premiums on a 12-hour shift, ranges from $50.06 to $76.35.

About the Company

Huntington Health

Nonprofit hospital and clinics in the San Gabriel Valley

Huntington Health is a nonprofit community health organization serving Pasadena and the San Gabriel Valley through hospital and outpatient care. Its Huntington Hospital is the valley's only Level II trauma center and combines emergency treatment with specialty care for cancer, heart conditions and neurological disorders. Huntington Health Physicians connects patients with primary, pediatric and specialty care in local doctors' offices, while hospital teams handle inpatient treatment and surgery. As an affiliate of Cedars-Sinai, it shares resources and clinical expertise while retaining its own employees and local governance. Founded in 1892, Huntington Health is headquartered in Pasadena, California.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Pasadena, CA
Founded: 1892

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