POSITION SUMMARY:

Provides care, assessment and delivery of Respiratory Therapy to those individuals for which a physician has requested care. Care will be provided in a variety of settings including, but not limited to, inpatient, outpatient, emergency services and home care. Individual must be able to work with minimal assistance in procedures such as intubations, cesarean sections, aerosol delivery and patient assessment and care planning.

This job description is intended to identify some of the primary duties and responsibilities. Mayers Memorial Hospital Districtreserves the right to modify, supplement, delete or augment the duties and responsibilities specified in this position description, at MAYERS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT'S sole and absolute discretion.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High school graduate or equivalent with a minimum of an associate's degree in Respiratory Care.

2. Active and current licensure in the State of California as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.

3. Minimum 1 year experience in clinical setting, or new graduate with strong recommendations.

4. Must possess ACLS, BLS, PALS and NRP within 6 months of hire.

5. Must be OSHA Respirator Fit Testing certified within 3 months of hire date.

6. PFT Experience is a MUST