Respiratory Care Practitioner Registered

Works under the supervision of the Department Assistant Director, Supervisor, and upon the orders of a physician. Performs all functions and procedures as outlined in the Policy and Procedure manual of the Respiratory Care Department. This includes, but is not limited to, setting up and operating various types of respiratory care equipment, emergency services, minor preventative maintenance, bedside diagnostics, patient instruction, delivery of other associated therapeutic procedures. Should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her unit. Performs other duties as assigned.

1. Education: Graduate from an AMA accredited 2-4 year Respiratory Care program.
2. Licensure: Must be licensed by the State of California to practice respiratory care, and be
registered through the National Board of Respiratory Care. BLS/Healthcare Provider status as
per American Heart Association standards. ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support per American
Heart Association Standards. Completion of Neonatal Resuscitation Program course of
American Academy of Pediatrics and American Heart Association.
3. Experience: Exposure to facets of Respiratory Care modalities in an AMA accredited
Respiratory Care program.

Location: Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System · Respiratory Care
Schedule: Full Time, Nights, 7P-7A