Respiratory Therapist – Therapist

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Job ID: 897353

Estimated Weekly Gross: $2,186.59

Job Title

NICU Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP)

Location

San Luis Obispo, CA | NICU / Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and document the appropriateness of prescribed respiratory therapy, including clinical recommendations, for patients receiving respiratory care services
• Administer aerosol and oxygen therapy while maintaining accurate patient charts and electronic medical records
• Draw arterial blood gases per policy and physician order; provide care to ventilator-dependent patients
• Perform pulmonary function tests, drainage procedures, and additional patient care related to cardiorespiratory disease
• Assist in department record keeping, charge generation, and participation in the training and supervision of new employees
• Assist in instructing nursing personnel on patient surveillance and equipment management following initial installation

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Respiratory Therapy Program
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC-RRT) credential or Certified Respiratory Therapist (NBRC-CRT) credential required
• Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license — state license required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor required
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification from an approved vendor required
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from an approved vendor required
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from an approved vendor required
• Minimum of two years of recent experience in the field

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience providing respiratory care in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) setting
• Experience working with ventilator-dependent patients across adult, geriatric, and neonatal populations
• Familiarity with electronic medical records and respiratory therapy documentation systems

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a Level III NICU and county-designated trauma center within a well-established acute care facility on the Central California Coast
• Located in a vibrant community with easy access to coastal beaches, outdoor recreation, and a charming downtown area

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