Washington Hospital Healthcare System
Respiratory Care Practitioner II - Per Diem - 12 hour shifts - Nights Variable
Washington Hospital Healthcare System, Fremont, California, us, 94537
Job Title:
Respiratory Care Practitioner RCP II
Job Code:
2RC
Salary Range:
$62.39 to $79.63 plus applicable per diem differential
Job Summary Administers routine and advanced respiratory therapy procedures to patients of all ages across all hospital units, as prescribed by a physician and under the direction of the Director or Shift Leader. Performs other related duties as assigned, including EKG. May also be assigned additional duties as required.
Required Qualifications
Education:
High‑school graduate or equivalent.
Associate Degree from a recognized JRCTE/AMA‑approved two‑year Respiratory Therapy program.
Licensure:
Valid California Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License issued by the Respiratory Care Board of the State of California.
Certifications:
Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association (AHA).
Valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – AHA, within 12 months of implementation of the Respiratory Care Professional Development Career Ladder.
Valid Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – AHA, within 12 months of implementation of the Career Ladder (not required for those working exclusively in Pulmonary Rehab/PFT units).
Valid Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) – AHA/AAP, within 60 days of hire or 12 months of implementation of the Career Ladder (not required for those working exclusively in Pulmonary Rehab/PFT units).
Actively credentialed as a “Registered Respiratory Therapist” by the National Board of Respiratory Care or five years of recent experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner at WHHS.
Work Experience for Respiratory Care Dept:
Meets all RCP I requirements.
Completed 1,000 hours of acute care experience.
NICU/II or assists with Therapeutic Bronchoscopy.
ICU/IMC, ED/Trauma, Med/Surg Units, Onc/Tele/Neuro/Ortho units, Pediatrics.
Advanced Care—including intubation assist, artificial airway management, ventilator management, critical care transports.
Proficient in respiratory‑driven protocols and strategies (e.g., Flolan therapy, ICU ventilator management/Weaning protocols, Bronchodilator protocol, Pediatric Asthma protocol, Lung Protection Strategies—ARDSnet).
Mentor and orient new Respiratory Care Practitioners.
Performs other related duties as assigned, including EKG.
Work Experience for Pulmonary Rehab/PFT Dept:
Meets all RCP I requirements.
Completed 1,000 hours in either Pulmonary Rehab program or Pulmonary Function Testing at WHHS.
Technical Knowledge:
Classifies patients based on stability levels.
Understanding of normal and abnormal respiratory physiology.
Knowledge of indications, appropriateness, contraindications, and side effects of medications and treatment techniques.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to organize work, set priorities and perform detailed work.
Preferred/Desired Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory or related health sciences/healthcare.
Work Experience:
One to two years of experience in an acute care setting or Pulmonary Rehab program.
Technical Knowledge Requirements – Respiratory Care Dept
Administers routine respiratory therapy procedures to patients of all ages, including but not limited to General Floors (Med/Surg/Tele/Ortho/Oncology/Neuro), Pediatrics, ER/Trauma, ICU, and IMC, as prescribed by a physician and under the Director or Shift Leader.
Displays competency, knowledge and proficiency with ventilator patients, ABG’s, BIPAP and bedside spirometry.
Assists patients with education and health promotion.
Performs other related duties as assigned, including EKG.
Technical Knowledge Requirements – Pulmonary Rehab/PFT Dept
Administers care for all phases of the Pulmonary Rehab program, including validation of patient acceptance, obtaining orders for entry, obtaining pre‑authorizations, submitting charges, completing registration forms.
Creates Individual Treatment Plans (ITP’s), conducts exercise programs, education sessions.
Supports and assists with WHHS’s Better Breather’s Support Group.
Develops home discharge plans and discharge summaries while maintaining AACVPR standards.
Displays competency in performing Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) including daily calibrations, quality controls, verification of insurance/pre‑authorizations.
Documents follow‑up surveys/outcomes with Pulmonary Rehab graduates every 6 months.
Reconciles charges and submits weekly/monthly Revenue and Usage reports.
Essential Job Responsibilities
Assesses Service Line needs on an ongoing basis related to supplies, equipment, and physician/staff education.
Participates in evaluation of new supplies and equipment, soliciting input from medical and nursing staff, and makes recommendations based on value analysis.
Demonstrates expertise in surgical procedures, instrumentation, and equipment involved in clinical services.
Coordinates activities to ensure appropriate and efficient use of resources (staff, supplies, equipment).
Demonstrates effective communication and leadership skills, including organization, coordination, and delegation.
Remains current with new technologies introduced in the Respiratory or Pulmonary Rehab departments.
Promotes self‑responsibility and accountability to improve own level of practice.
Coordinating needs for specialized supplies and/or equipment with Materials Management.
Collaborates with the Director of Respiratory Care Services on clinical care, education, and performance improvement projects.
Ensures patient safety, comfort, confidentiality, hygiene, and restoration of care quality measures.
Maintains professional responsibility by adhering to hospital, division, and unit policies, including JCAHO, Title 22, OIG, HIPAA, and other regulatory standards.
Division Patient Care Services
Title Respiratory Care Practitioner II
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Respiratory Care Practitioner RCP II
Job Code:
2RC
Salary Range:
$62.39 to $79.63 plus applicable per diem differential
Job Summary Administers routine and advanced respiratory therapy procedures to patients of all ages across all hospital units, as prescribed by a physician and under the direction of the Director or Shift Leader. Performs other related duties as assigned, including EKG. May also be assigned additional duties as required.
Required Qualifications
Education:
High‑school graduate or equivalent.
Associate Degree from a recognized JRCTE/AMA‑approved two‑year Respiratory Therapy program.
Licensure:
Valid California Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License issued by the Respiratory Care Board of the State of California.
Certifications:
Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association (AHA).
Valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – AHA, within 12 months of implementation of the Respiratory Care Professional Development Career Ladder.
Valid Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – AHA, within 12 months of implementation of the Career Ladder (not required for those working exclusively in Pulmonary Rehab/PFT units).
Valid Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) – AHA/AAP, within 60 days of hire or 12 months of implementation of the Career Ladder (not required for those working exclusively in Pulmonary Rehab/PFT units).
Actively credentialed as a “Registered Respiratory Therapist” by the National Board of Respiratory Care or five years of recent experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner at WHHS.
Work Experience for Respiratory Care Dept:
Meets all RCP I requirements.
Completed 1,000 hours of acute care experience.
NICU/II or assists with Therapeutic Bronchoscopy.
ICU/IMC, ED/Trauma, Med/Surg Units, Onc/Tele/Neuro/Ortho units, Pediatrics.
Advanced Care—including intubation assist, artificial airway management, ventilator management, critical care transports.
Proficient in respiratory‑driven protocols and strategies (e.g., Flolan therapy, ICU ventilator management/Weaning protocols, Bronchodilator protocol, Pediatric Asthma protocol, Lung Protection Strategies—ARDSnet).
Mentor and orient new Respiratory Care Practitioners.
Performs other related duties as assigned, including EKG.
Work Experience for Pulmonary Rehab/PFT Dept:
Meets all RCP I requirements.
Completed 1,000 hours in either Pulmonary Rehab program or Pulmonary Function Testing at WHHS.
Technical Knowledge:
Classifies patients based on stability levels.
Understanding of normal and abnormal respiratory physiology.
Knowledge of indications, appropriateness, contraindications, and side effects of medications and treatment techniques.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to organize work, set priorities and perform detailed work.
Preferred/Desired Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory or related health sciences/healthcare.
Work Experience:
One to two years of experience in an acute care setting or Pulmonary Rehab program.
Technical Knowledge Requirements – Respiratory Care Dept
Administers routine respiratory therapy procedures to patients of all ages, including but not limited to General Floors (Med/Surg/Tele/Ortho/Oncology/Neuro), Pediatrics, ER/Trauma, ICU, and IMC, as prescribed by a physician and under the Director or Shift Leader.
Displays competency, knowledge and proficiency with ventilator patients, ABG’s, BIPAP and bedside spirometry.
Assists patients with education and health promotion.
Performs other related duties as assigned, including EKG.
Technical Knowledge Requirements – Pulmonary Rehab/PFT Dept
Administers care for all phases of the Pulmonary Rehab program, including validation of patient acceptance, obtaining orders for entry, obtaining pre‑authorizations, submitting charges, completing registration forms.
Creates Individual Treatment Plans (ITP’s), conducts exercise programs, education sessions.
Supports and assists with WHHS’s Better Breather’s Support Group.
Develops home discharge plans and discharge summaries while maintaining AACVPR standards.
Displays competency in performing Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) including daily calibrations, quality controls, verification of insurance/pre‑authorizations.
Documents follow‑up surveys/outcomes with Pulmonary Rehab graduates every 6 months.
Reconciles charges and submits weekly/monthly Revenue and Usage reports.
Essential Job Responsibilities
Assesses Service Line needs on an ongoing basis related to supplies, equipment, and physician/staff education.
Participates in evaluation of new supplies and equipment, soliciting input from medical and nursing staff, and makes recommendations based on value analysis.
Demonstrates expertise in surgical procedures, instrumentation, and equipment involved in clinical services.
Coordinates activities to ensure appropriate and efficient use of resources (staff, supplies, equipment).
Demonstrates effective communication and leadership skills, including organization, coordination, and delegation.
Remains current with new technologies introduced in the Respiratory or Pulmonary Rehab departments.
Promotes self‑responsibility and accountability to improve own level of practice.
Coordinating needs for specialized supplies and/or equipment with Materials Management.
Collaborates with the Director of Respiratory Care Services on clinical care, education, and performance improvement projects.
Ensures patient safety, comfort, confidentiality, hygiene, and restoration of care quality measures.
Maintains professional responsibility by adhering to hospital, division, and unit policies, including JCAHO, Title 22, OIG, HIPAA, and other regulatory standards.
Division Patient Care Services
Title Respiratory Care Practitioner II
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