Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) - Full Time, Nights (East Los Angeles)
About The Position
The Respiratory Care Practitioner evaluates pulmonary dysfunction and performs cardiopulmonary procedures to treat and care for the patient by means of respiratory therapy and ventilatory assistance, and is responsible and accountable for the performance of all respiratory care modalities. He or she is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the needs of the patient. Provides patient education, and initiates and updates patient care plans. Performs Infant, Pediatric and Adult Life Saving Efforts. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested such as but not limited to stocking of supplies or cleaning and set-up of equipment. Los Angeles Community Hospital has been taking care of generations of east Los Angeles families. Having a strong presence in our community has been critical to our success since our inception, along with offering quality, compassionate healthcare accessible to everybody. Most of our doctors, nurses and other employees live in the community, creating a culture of neighbors taking care of neighbors. We have changed with our community—both in the way we deliver medical care and by reaching beyond the walls of our hospital. We work closely with community members to help meet their most important needs. Our 130-bed, acute care hospital offers a wide range of medical programs and services, including cardiology, internal medicine and surgical services.
Responsibilities
- Evaluates pulmonary dysfunction
- Performs cardiopulmonary procedures to treat and care for the patient by means of respiratory therapy and ventilatory assistance
- Responsible and accountable for the performance of all respiratory care modalities
- Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the needs of the patient
- Provides patient education
- Initiates and updates patient care plans
- Performs Infant, Pediatric and Adult Life Saving Efforts
- Performs other related duties as assigned or requested such as but not limited to stocking of supplies or cleaning and set-up of equipment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
