RESPIRATORY THERAPIST (RCP) MAIN

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Respiratory Therapist Per Diem located at Corona Regional Rehabilitation Subacute Unit in Corona, Ca

Reporting to Respiratory Care Practitioner Supervisor this position provides respiratory therapy which includes assessment, treatment, management, control, diagnostic evaluation including ABG lab procedures, puncture and analysis and care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system. Provides consultation, instruction, and/or technical direction to medical, nursing, and other staff members. Does limited cardiology diagnostic procedures.

The tradition of caring that culminated in the establishment of Corona Regional Medical Center® began in 1965, with the founding of Corona Community Hospital. Since that time the hospital has changed to meet the needs of the rapidly growing community. Corona Community Hospital merged with Circle City Medical Center in 1992 and the resulting entity became Corona Regional Medical Center. The merged hospitals are now a 238-bed community hospital network comprised of a 160-bed acute care hospital and a 78-bed rehabilitation campus. It is certified by The Joint Commission, employs more than 1,250 trained healthcare workers and has a medical staff of approximately 347 physicians representing more than 40 specialtiy.

Essential Knowledge/Skills

Demonstrates basic knowledge of respiratory care intervention associated with patient’s disease status. Exhibits knowledge of technical skills required to implement safe respiratory care and health promotion of the hospitalized patient as demonstrated through practices; airway management and maintenance, including endotracheal intubation and tracheostomy care, and mechanical ventilator care, bronchial hygiene, diagnostic testing (ie: ABG laboratory procedure, ABG puncture and analysis, bronchoscopy and/or EBUS, spirometry, and pulse oximetry), 12 lead ECG rhythms, medicated respiratory treatments, oxygen therapy, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, maintenance of equipment and supplies, and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Essential Experience
Minimum of 1 year of Acute and Critical Care experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner preferred.

Minimum Essential Education/Credentials
High School graduate or equivalent
As of July 10, 2019, must possess Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential granted by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) and maintain credential throughout employment tenure.
As of July 10, 2019, Associates degree in Respiratory Therapy

Required Licensure/Certifications

Maintains all required licenses and certifications:

Current RCP License from the state of California as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
Maintains active Credentials by the NBRC (RRT, CRT, NPS, CPFT, ACCS or RPFT)

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