RESPIRATORY THERAPIST - RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTICIONER - RCP

Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP)

Location: Lewes, Delaware

Become part of the Beebe team - an inclusive team positioned in a vibrant, coastal community. Enjoy a fulfilling career as you support the health of our patients and a team focused on excellence.

Job Description:

• The RCP II is a mid-level practice RCP, with basic assessment and therapeutic skills in multiple patient populations, and advanced assessment/skills in select areas or age groups.
• Routinely performs and interacts as a professional, handling most circumstances that may arise pertaining to respiratory care with minimal supervision.
• Administers respiratory care therapeutics, diagnostic services, and leads team members when assigned charge with skill and proficiency.
• Integrates knowledge, skills, and experience to promote optimum care for the patient.

Responsibilities:

• Consistently performs clinical assessments of pulmonary system with precision and accuracy.
• Administers respiratory therapeutic interventions with high proficiency, and minimal-to-no-supervision.
• Establishes and manages mechanical ventilation with most commonly used ventilators with high proficiency.
• Performs ventilation weaning mechanics, develops or refines ventilator care plans, and communicates findings and recommendations to the patient care team.
• Correctly documents all pertinent data and charges on patient medical records.
• Performs EKGs and follows departmental collection, reporting, and documentation policies.
• Maintains knowledge of various methods of oxygen delivery and follows oxygen protocol appropriately.
• Provides educational training to patient and/or family members as appropriate.
• Adheres to hospital and departmental initiatives/policies and attends staff meetings.

Qualifications:

• Graduate with a certificate of completion from a Joint Review Committee for Respiratory Therapy Education (JRCRTE) program.
• BLS Required.
• ACLS, NRP, PALS required within 6 months of hire.
• Registry from the National Board of Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.

Competencies:

• Clear communication skills both written and verbal.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding patients and team members.
• Ability to withstand crisis situations.
• Skills to provide customer service to patients, team members, and visitors.
• Knowledge and experience with electronic health records.

Credentials:

• Essential: RCPLIC - Respiratory Care Practitioner State License, BLS - Basic Life Saving certification.
• Nonessential: ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support, NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program/Certificate, PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support.

Education:

• Essential: Associates Degree

Salary Range:

• Entry: USD $30.60/Hr.
• Expert: USD $47.43/Hr.