Lead Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner, Respiratory Therapy, Full Time

Central to all that California has to offer, Adventist Health Bakersfield has been providing an extraordinary team of world-class physicians, top-notch medical technology, caring professionals and award-winning quality since 1910. We are comprised of a 254-bed acute care hospital and 20 primary and specialty care medical offices. As one of America's fastest growing cities, Bakersfield offers affordable housing on the West Coast, beautiful weather, high-quality education and it is just a few hours away from Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks, the Central California Coast and Southern California's great sports, theaters, concerts and amusement parks.

Job Summary:

Leads the daily management and supervision of the respiratory care staff, both clinically and administratively. Performs clinical duties including patient assessment, ventilator management, diagnostic evaluation and other respiratory care as needed. Acts as an expert clinician who demonstrates a high level of knowledge/expertise, and is a leader/resource to the healthcare team. Recommends/coordinates scheduling of work assignments and daily priorities of staff.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent (some certifications will require Bachelor’s): Preferred
• Master's Degree: Preferred
• Five years' technical experience with specialized knowledge in PICC, Peds, and/or NICU.: Preferred
• Two years' leadership experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential and Respiratory Care Practitioner(RCP) license: Required in CA
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification: Preferred
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS OR HS-ACLS OR RQIACLS) certification: Preferred
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS OR HS-PALS OR RQIPALS) certification: Preferred
• Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS) certification: Preferred

Facility Specific License/Certifications:

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Healthstream Advanced Cardiac Life Support (HS-ACLS) or RQIACLS: Required
• Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP): Required
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Healthstream Pediatric Advanced Life Support (HS-PALS) or RQIPALS: Required

Essential Functions:

• Organizes department functions. Administers all therapies, as ordered by the physician, according to the departmental policies and procedures. Assures that all pulmonary function testing is done as accurately as possible. Assesses patients and recommends appropriate therapies/interventions. Helps educate patients in regards to their illnesses or condition and the relationship of their therapy. Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of respiratory therapy practices, scope of practices, policies, procedures and techniques involved in providing comprehensive patient care. Demonstrates understanding and proper use of all patient care equipment.
• Ensures that the department has sufficient supplies and equipment to perform its assigned duties.
• Organizes and directs staffing levels, billing procedures and equipment maintenance. Prepares and updates department policies and procedures in accordance with current standards and hospital policy.
• Assists in emergency resuscitation, as required, by intubating such patients as necessary, but only if approved to do so as declared in policy statements (must be certified). Assists in maintaining appropriate amount of supplies and equipment parts, bringing to the attention of the Supervisor any devices needing repair. Implements infection control measures. Cleans and assembles equipment as necessary.
• Orients and trains new staff. Completes performance improvement for the department. Supervises substantially complex activities.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adve