Respiratory Care Practitioner II, Full Time, Day Shift

Responsible for independently utilizing respiratory care therapy to safely, therapeutically, and efficiently care for a group of patients based on policies and procedures. Delivers individualized quality respiratory care services through a coordinated team approach with physicians, staff and other departments. Responsible for responding to all code blue/emergency situations in the hospital and acts as Lead Respiratory Care Practitioner in the absence of the Lead. Complies with the State of California standards for Respiratory Care Practitioners.

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

Required Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Computer skills
• Leadership and Training Skills

Required Experience

• Current California RCP license
• 2-4 Years in NICU Respiratory Care
• Registered Respiratory Therapist by the NBRC
• Neonatal/Pediatric Specialty (NPS)
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) sponsored by the American Heart Association
• LA City fire card within 6 months of employment