Respiratory Care Practitioner , (NICU) - Full-time / Part-time

Responsible and accountable for the respiratory management, treatment, control and care of patients with respiratory deficiencies.   Respiratory therapist must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients.  The individual must exhibit knowledge of the principles of growth and development with focus on the newborn and premature neonate.  Therapist must possess the ability to assess data reflective of patient status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify patient's requirements relative to their age-specific needs. Therapist must be able to provide the care indicated with respect to department policy and procedures. 

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 or follow us on , , or .

Required Skills

• Display a broad knowledge of all modes of therapy being performed within NICU/LDRP.
• Exhibit skills and ability to accomplish computer operation.
• Adept at auscultation of the chest and physical assessment of the patient, with focus on the neonate.
• Exhibit skills and ability to properly understand and operate electronic monitoring devices.
• Demonstrates good communication skills, verbal and written.

Required Experience

• Current RCP license  
• Maintain current CPR and NRP certification.
• Certificate of Completion from an approved two-year Respiratory Therapy Program.
• Associate Arts/ Science Degree in Respiratory Therapy                              
• Licensed RCP by State of California.
• Registration by the National Board for Respiratory Therapy
• Registered Perinatal/Pediatric Tech preferred.

Beyond the benefits that come with working for the area's leading community healthcare provider – one that also recognizes the need to ensure patient safety and comfort – you'll enjoy an extremely competitive compensation and benefits package.  We are an equal opportunity employer and seek diversity in our workforce.   EOE M/F/D/V

Address
12401 Washington Blvd.

Salary
31.76-52.40

Shift
Days

FLSA Status
Non-Exempt

Zip Code
90602