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AHMC Healthcare

Respiratory Care Practitioner

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A Respiratory Therapist assists patients who have trouble breathing because of a chronic respiratory illness, trauma, or other conditions. Administers tests to diagnose breathing problems, performs treatments to help patients breathe easier, or sets up breathing equipment such as ventilators. Works closely with physicians and other healthcare workers, and may also assist in providing emergency care to patients suffering from heart attacks, drowning, or shock. Works in hospitals; may also provide care and counseling to patients in their homes.

$85,508 / year median in California

+11% projected growth

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Job Description

Overview The Respiratory Care Practioner is responsible for proving safe, quality rspiratory patient care and education to patients and their families. Additional job description include collaboration with the healthcare team, paticipationin on-going feedback regarding performance improvement, implementation of clinical pathway/plan of care to guide the patient care delivery. Responsibilities The Respiratory Care Practioner must demonstrate proficincy in the following areas: MST, ICU, Emergency Room, Subacute and BHU. Qualifications Graduated from AMA accredited School of Respiratory Therapy or equivalent. Minimum of one year acute patient care experence in Respiratory Services or Respiratory related care preferred. Current California RCP license, Current Healthcare provider BLS, Current ACLS, PALS and
NRP, MAB
upon hire RRT preferred. Hospital Description Greater El MOnte Community Hospital is an 110 bed hospital in which provides ER, ICU, MST, Subacute and Surgery services to our community.