Company Overview Focused on growth and technological expertise since 1974, Adventist Health Delano is a full-service community and regional teaching hospital. We are comprised of a 156‑bed medical center serving 10 rural Central California cities with primary and specialty care services. Delano is central to all that California has to offer and is the second‑largest city in Kern County. A nice balance of small‑town community and cultural diversity, Delano offers vitality and energy to our community. Job Summary Performs basic and critical respiratory care services. Has the ability to work well without supervision as well as maintain supervision over others, as delegated. Provides respiratory care services for the adult and geriatric patient. Provides respiratory care for patients with respiratory disease, as ordered by the physician and in accordance with current department policies concerning all phases of respiratory therapy. Completes paperwork, electronic medical records, flow sheets, and charges for each patient. Job Requirements Bachelor's Degree or equivalent: Preferred Master's Degree: Preferred Licenses / Certifications Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license in the state of practice: Required in CA Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS / HS-BLS / RQIBLS) certification: Required Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification: Preferred Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS / HS-ACLS / RQIACLS) certification: Required in ICU and/or ED Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS / HS-PALS / RQIPALS) certification: Preferred Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS) certification: Preferred Department Specific License / Certifications Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP): Required Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or RQIPALS: Required Essential Functions Assesses and documents the appropriateness of prescribed therapy (including recommendations) for patients receiving respiratory care services. Administers aerosol and oxygen therapy, while maintaining charts. Draws arterial blood gases per policy and physician order. Provides care to ventilator patients. Assists in department record keeping and operation, as well as participation in training and supervision of new employees. Documents care given; maintains records of treatment given; generates necessary documents for charges or record keeping. Assists in the instruction of nursing personnel in surveillance of patient and equipment after initial installation. Performs pulmonary function tests, drainage procedures, and provides additional patient care regarding cardio respiratory disease. Provides suggestions regarding the patients' treatment and pulmonary progress. Provides assistance in cardio respiratory rehabilitation. Provides instruction to patients and family in the nature of cardio respiratory disease and its ramifications. Makes rounds to check all respiratory therapy equipment in use or on standby in patient areas. Ensures completion of the initial ventilator bundle orders upon initiation of mechanical ventilation. Ensures compliance of VAP bundle for all patients receiving mechanical ventilation. Identifies measurable and reasonable outcomes while using appropriate therapy interventions to resolve patient needs. Updates and communicates the diagnosis throughout the patient's stay based on patient's changing condition and disease status. Assists with maintenance and processing of equipment and products used in providing respiratory therapy services. Keeps equipment clean and ready for its next use. Assists physicians with bronchoscopies and special procedures. Performs other job‑related duties as assigned. Organizational Requirements Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. About Us Adventist Health is a faith‑based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope. #J-18808-Ljbffr